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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,247.44, 371,023.44 and 97,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,247.44, 371,023.44 and 97,462.24 is: 146,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,247.44 : 371,023.44 = 97,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,247.44/371,023.44 = 97,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,247.44x = 371,023.44 × 97,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,247.44x = 36,160,775,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160,775,554.91/247,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,253.39

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