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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,227.80, 370,938.90 and 97,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,227.80, 370,938.90 and 97,442.60 is: 146,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,227.80 : 370,938.90 = 97,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,227.80/370,938.90 = 97,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,227.80x = 370,938.90 × 97,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,227.80x = 36,145,250,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,145,250,857.14/247,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,202.21

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