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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,334.02, 370,750.59 and 97,679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,334.02, 370,750.59 and 97,679.83 is: 146,420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,334.02 : 370,750.59 = 97,679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,334.02/370,750.59 = 97,679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,334.02x = 370,750.59 × 97,679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,334.02x = 36,214,854,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,854,603.60/247,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,420.84

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