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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,934.40, 371,901.60 and 246,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,934.40, 371,901.60 and 246,091.20 is: 369,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,934.40 : 371,901.60 = 246,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,934.40/371,901.60 = 246,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,934.40x = 371,901.60 × 246,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,934.40x = 91,521,711,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,521,711,025.92/247,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,136.80

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