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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,228.94, 370,859.08 and 95,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,228.94, 370,859.08 and 95,498.40 is: 143,253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,228.94 : 370,859.08 = 95,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,228.94/370,859.08 = 95,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,228.94x = 370,859.08 × 95,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,228.94x = 35,416,448,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416,448,765.47/247,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,253.65

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