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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,256.07, 371,036.38 and 97,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,256.07, 371,036.38 and 97,470.87 is: 146,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,256.07 : 371,036.38 = 97,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,256.07/371,036.38 = 97,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,256.07x = 371,036.38 × 97,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,256.07x = 36,165,236,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165,236,905.07/247,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,266.33

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