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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,206.80, 370,907.40 and 97,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,206.80, 370,907.40 and 97,421.60 is: 146,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,206.80 : 370,907.40 = 97,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,206.80/370,907.40 = 97,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,206.80x = 370,907.40 × 97,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,206.80x = 36,134,392,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,134,392,359.84/247,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,170.71

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