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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,875.22, 370,894.29 and 148,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,875.22, 370,894.29 and 148,089.70 is: 221,585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,875.22 : 370,894.29 = 148,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,875.22/370,894.29 = 148,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,875.22x = 370,894.29 × 148,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,875.22x = 54,925,624,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925,624,137.81/247,875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,585.78

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