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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,878.57, 371,814.89 and 90,105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,878.57, 371,814.89 and 90,105.69 is: 135,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,878.57 : 371,814.89 = 90,105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,878.57/371,814.89 = 90,105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,878.57x = 371,814.89 × 90,105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,878.57x = 33,502,636,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502,636,765.20/247,878.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,157.46

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