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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,035.93, 370,291.40 and 97,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,035.93, 370,291.40 and 97,255.59 is: 145,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,035.93 : 370,291.40 = 97,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,035.93/370,291.40 = 97,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,035.93x = 370,291.40 × 97,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,035.93x = 36,012,907,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012,907,068.76/247,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,780.04

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