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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,930.40, 372,187.20 and 246,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,930.40, 372,187.20 and 246,180.80 is: 369,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,930.40 : 372,187.20 = 246,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,930.40/372,187.20 = 246,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,930.40x = 372,187.20 × 246,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,930.40x = 91,625,342,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,625,342,645.76/247,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,560.74

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