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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,347.84, 538,505.04 and 247,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,347.84, 538,505.04 and 247,154.74 is: 370,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,347.84 : 538,505.04 = 247,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,347.84/538,505.04 = 247,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,347.84x = 538,505.04 × 247,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,347.84x = 133,094,073,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,094,073,149.89/359,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,376.72

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