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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,340.02, 370,759.59 and 97,685.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,340.02, 370,759.59 and 97,685.83 is: 146,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,340.02 : 370,759.59 = 97,685.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,340.02/370,759.59 = 97,685.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,340.02x = 370,759.59 × 97,685.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,340.02x = 36,217,958,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,217,958,279.61/247,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,429.83

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