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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,312.26, 370,719.12 and 97,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,312.26, 370,719.12 and 97,494.56 is: 146,143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,312.26 : 370,719.12 = 97,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,312.26/370,719.12 = 97,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,312.26x = 370,719.12 × 97,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,312.26x = 36,143,097,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,097,487.99/247,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,143.57

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