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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,311.25, 370,717.62 and 97,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,311.25, 370,717.62 and 97,493.56 is: 146,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,311.25 : 370,717.62 = 97,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,311.25/370,717.62 = 97,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,311.25x = 370,717.62 × 97,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,311.25x = 36,142,580,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142,580,528.53/247,311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,142.08

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