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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,316.06, 370,724.85 and 97,498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,316.06, 370,724.85 and 97,498.35 is: 146,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,316.06 : 370,724.85 = 97,498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,316.06/370,724.85 = 97,498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,316.06x = 370,724.85 × 97,498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,316.06x = 36,145,061,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,145,061,179.00/247,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,149.27

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