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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,255.69, 371,035.82 and 97,470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,255.69, 371,035.82 and 97,470.49 is: 146,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,255.69 : 371,035.82 = 97,470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,255.69/371,035.82 = 97,470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,255.69x = 371,035.82 × 97,470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,255.69x = 36,165,043,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165,043,182.95/247,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,265.77

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