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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,336.80, 371,102.40 and 97,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,336.80, 371,102.40 and 97,551.60 is: 146,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,336.80 : 371,102.40 = 97,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,336.80/371,102.40 = 97,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,336.80x = 371,102.40 × 97,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,336.80x = 36,201,632,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201,632,883.84/247,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,365.74

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