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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,158.22, 498,150.84 and 247,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,158.22, 498,150.84 and 247,784.14 is: 341,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,158.22 : 498,150.84 = 247,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,158.22/498,150.84 = 247,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,158.22x = 498,150.84 × 247,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,158.22x = 123,433,877,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,433,877,479.68/361,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,772.31

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