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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,462.56, 397,380.72 and 247,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,462.56, 397,380.72 and 247,184.72 is: 371,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,462.56 : 397,380.72 = 247,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,462.56/397,380.72 = 247,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,462.56x = 397,380.72 × 247,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,462.56x = 98,226,442,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,226,442,006.60/264,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,419.08

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