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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,115.12, 561,464.50 and 247,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,115.12, 561,464.50 and 247,137.08 is: 369,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,115.12 : 561,464.50 = 247,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,115.12/561,464.50 = 247,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,115.12x = 561,464.50 × 247,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,115.12x = 138,758,697,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,758,697,053.66/375,115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,909.63

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