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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,256.69, 371,037.32 and 97,471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,256.69, 371,037.32 and 97,471.49 is: 146,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,256.69 : 371,037.32 = 97,471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,256.69/371,037.32 = 97,471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,256.69x = 371,037.32 × 97,471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,256.69x = 36,165,560,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165,560,426.01/247,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,267.27

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