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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,712.07, 371,450.91 and 95,980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,712.07, 371,450.91 and 95,980.17 is: 143,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,712.07 : 371,450.91 = 95,980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,712.07/371,450.91 = 95,980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,712.07x = 371,450.91 × 95,980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,712.07x = 35,651,921,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651,921,488.45/247,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,924.85

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