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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,862.84, 371,794.62 and 60,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,862.84, 371,794.62 and 60,874.52 is: 91,311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,862.84 : 371,794.62 = 60,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,862.84/371,794.62 = 60,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,862.84x = 371,794.62 × 60,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,862.84x = 22,632,819,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,819,031.08/247,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,311.87

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