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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,908.18, 371,832.28 and 68,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,908.18, 371,832.28 and 68,008.26 is: 102,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,908.18 : 371,832.28 = 68,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,908.18/371,832.28 = 68,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,908.18x = 371,832.28 × 68,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,908.18x = 25,287,666,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,666,374.63/247,908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,004.16

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