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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,064.57, 370,534.89 and 95,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,064.57, 370,534.89 and 95,231.18 is: 142,822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,064.57 : 370,534.89 = 95,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,064.57/370,534.89 = 95,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,064.57x = 370,534.89 × 95,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,064.57x = 35,286,474,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286,474,805.87/247,064.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,822.89

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