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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,925.40, 372,179.70 and 246,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,925.40, 372,179.70 and 246,175.80 is: 369,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,925.40 : 372,179.70 = 246,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,925.40/372,179.70 = 246,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,925.40x = 372,179.70 × 246,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,925.40x = 91,621,635,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,621,635,391.26/247,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,553.24

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