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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,920.10, 397,380.15 and 247,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,920.10, 397,380.15 and 247,424.10 is: 371,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,920.10 : 397,380.15 = 247,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,920.10/397,380.15 = 247,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,920.10x = 397,380.15 × 247,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,920.10x = 98,321,425,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,321,425,971.62/264,920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,136.15

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