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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,234.40, 370,689.60 and 97,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,234.40, 370,689.60 and 97,384.40 is: 146,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,234.40 : 370,689.60 = 97,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,234.40/370,689.60 = 97,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,234.40x = 370,689.60 × 97,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,234.40x = 36,099,384,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,099,384,282.24/247,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,012.79

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