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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,150.28, 370,721.94 and 97,391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,150.28, 370,721.94 and 97,391.87 is: 146,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,150.28 : 370,721.94 = 97,391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,150.28/370,721.94 = 97,391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,150.28x = 370,721.94 × 97,391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,150.28x = 36,105,302,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,105,302,986.63/247,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,086.43

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