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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,323.40, 370,823.10 and 97,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,323.40, 370,823.10 and 97,473.40 is: 146,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,323.40 : 370,823.10 = 97,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,323.40/370,823.10 = 97,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,323.40x = 370,823.10 × 97,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,323.40x = 36,145,388,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,145,388,355.54/247,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,146.25

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