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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,800.04, 371,568.28 and 98,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,800.04, 371,568.28 and 98,034.28 is: 146,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,800.04 : 371,568.28 = 98,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,800.04/371,568.28 = 98,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,800.04x = 371,568.28 × 98,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,800.04x = 36,426,428,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426,428,800.64/247,800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,999.29

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