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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,316.40, 370,812.60 and 97,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,316.40, 370,812.60 and 97,466.40 is: 146,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,316.40 : 370,812.60 = 97,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,316.40/370,812.60 = 97,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,316.40x = 370,812.60 × 97,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,316.40x = 36,141,769,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141,769,196.64/247,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,135.76

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