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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,113.87, 370,530.37 and 97,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,113.87, 370,530.37 and 97,273 is: 145,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,113.87 : 370,530.37 = 97,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,113.87/370,530.37 = 97,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,113.87x = 370,530.37 × 97,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,113.87x = 36,042,600,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042,600,681.01/247,113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,854.22

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