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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,773.81, 1,271,836.49 and 248,754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,773.81, 1,271,836.49 and 248,754.51 is: 373,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,773.81 : 1,271,836.49 = 248,754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,773.81/1,271,836.49 = 248,754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,773.81x = 1,271,836.49 × 248,754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,773.81x = 316,375,061,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,375,061,626.30/847,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,183.34

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