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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,907.07, 371,887.02 and 79,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,907.07, 371,887.02 and 79,367.13 is: 119,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907.07 : 371,887.02 = 79,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907.07/371,887.02 = 79,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907.07x = 371,887.02 × 79,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907.07x = 29,515,605,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515,605,461.65/247,907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,059.15

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