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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,196.24, 370,823.16 and 89,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,196.24, 370,823.16 and 89,498.96 is: 134,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,196.24 : 370,823.16 = 89,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,196.24/370,823.16 = 89,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,196.24x = 370,823.16 × 89,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,196.24x = 33,188,287,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,287,163.91/247,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,258.87

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