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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,463.20, 370,935.60 and 97,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,463.20, 370,935.60 and 97,645.60 is: 146,366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,463.20 : 370,935.60 = 97,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,463.20/370,935.60 = 97,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,463.20x = 370,935.60 × 97,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,463.20x = 36,220,229,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220,229,223.36/247,463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,366.12

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