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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,255.42, 692,082.95 and 247,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,255.42, 692,082.95 and 247,774.25 is: 371,768.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,255.42 : 692,082.95 = 247,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,255.42/692,082.95 = 247,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,255.42x = 692,082.95 × 247,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,255.42x = 171,480,329,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,480,329,174.75/461,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,768.71

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