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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,922.40, 372,229.20 and 154,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,922.40, 372,229.20 and 154,610.40 is: 232,131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,922.40 : 372,229.20 = 154,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,922.40/372,229.20 = 154,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,922.40x = 372,229.20 × 154,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,922.40x = 57,550,505,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550,505,503.68/247,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,131.12

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