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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,999.70, 404,999.55 and 247,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,999.70, 404,999.55 and 247,254.90 is: 370,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,999.70 : 404,999.55 = 247,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,999.70/404,999.55 = 247,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,999.70x = 404,999.55 × 247,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,999.70x = 100,138,123,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,138,123,235.30/269,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,882.35

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