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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,810.80, 427,216.20 and 247,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,810.80, 427,216.20 and 247,946.80 is: 371,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,810.80 : 427,216.20 = 247,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,810.80/427,216.20 = 247,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,810.80x = 427,216.20 × 247,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,810.80x = 105,926,889,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,926,889,698.16/284,810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,920.20

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