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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,253.40, 370,718.10 and 97,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,253.40, 370,718.10 and 97,403.40 is: 146,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,253.40 : 370,718.10 = 97,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,253.40/370,718.10 = 97,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,253.40x = 370,718.10 × 97,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,253.40x = 36,109,203,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,109,203,381.54/247,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,041.28

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