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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,085.26, 370,720.14 and 97,429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,085.26, 370,720.14 and 97,429.88 is: 146,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,085.26 : 370,720.14 = 97,429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,085.26/370,720.14 = 97,429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,085.26x = 370,720.14 × 97,429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,085.26x = 36,119,218,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119,218,753.78/247,085.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,181.20

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