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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,982.40, 372,751.20 and 243,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,982.40, 372,751.20 and 243,316.80 is: 365,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,982.40 : 372,751.20 = 243,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,982.40/372,751.20 = 243,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,982.40x = 372,751.20 × 243,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,982.40x = 90,696,629,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,696,629,180.16/247,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,738.17

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