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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,795.04, 371,560.80 and 98,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,795.04, 371,560.80 and 98,029.28 is: 146,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,795.04 : 371,560.80 = 98,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,795.04/371,560.80 = 98,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,795.04x = 371,560.80 × 98,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,795.04x = 36,423,837,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423,837,700.22/247,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,991.79

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