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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,664.21, 371,492.33 and 97,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,664.21, 371,492.33 and 97,905.89 is: 146,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,664.21 : 371,492.33 = 97,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,664.21/371,492.33 = 97,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,664.21x = 371,492.33 × 97,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,664.21x = 36,371,286,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371,286,591.20/247,664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,857.26

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