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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,029.80, 370,641.90 and 97,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,029.80, 370,641.90 and 97,244.60 is: 145,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,029.80 : 370,641.90 = 97,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,029.80/370,641.90 = 97,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,029.80x = 370,641.90 × 97,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,029.80x = 36,042,923,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042,923,308.74/247,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,905.16

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