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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,104.63, 370,516.43 and 97,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,104.63, 370,516.43 and 97,263.68 is: 145,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,104.63 : 370,516.43 = 97,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,104.63/370,516.43 = 97,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,104.63x = 370,516.43 × 97,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,104.63x = 36,037,789,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,037,789,872.84/247,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,840.20

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