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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,967.70, 371,951.55 and 129,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,967.70, 371,951.55 and 129,675.30 is: 194,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,967.70 : 371,951.55 = 129,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,967.70/371,951.55 = 129,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,967.70x = 371,951.55 × 129,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,967.70x = 48,232,928,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232,928,831.72/247,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,512.95

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