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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,674.76, 371,257.98 and 97,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,674.76, 371,257.98 and 97,854.28 is: 146,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,674.76 : 371,257.98 = 97,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,674.76/371,257.98 = 97,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,674.76x = 371,257.98 × 97,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,674.76x = 36,329,182,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329,182,327.15/247,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,681.00

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