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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,907.59, 341,995.62 and 179,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,907.59, 341,995.62 and 179,775.10 is: 248,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907.59 : 341,995.62 = 179,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907.59/341,995.62 = 179,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907.59x = 341,995.62 × 179,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907.59x = 61,482,294,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,294,951.75/247,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,004.89

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