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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,271.48, 349,637.36 and 247,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,271.48, 349,637.36 and 247,547.56 is: 343,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,271.48 : 349,637.36 = 247,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,271.48/349,637.36 = 247,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,271.48x = 349,637.36 × 247,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,271.48x = 86,551,875,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,551,875,352.84/252,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,090.21

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