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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,026.80, 370,637.40 and 97,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,026.80, 370,637.40 and 97,241.60 is: 145,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,026.80 : 370,637.40 = 97,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,026.80/370,637.40 = 97,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,026.80x = 370,637.40 × 97,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,026.80x = 36,041,373,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041,373,795.84/247,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,900.66

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