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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,250.44, 371,027.94 and 97,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,250.44, 371,027.94 and 97,465.24 is: 146,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,250.44 : 371,027.94 = 97,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,250.44/371,027.94 = 97,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,250.44x = 371,027.94 × 97,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,250.44x = 36,162,327,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162,327,218.81/247,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,257.89

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