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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,839.35, 371,503.26 and 98,018.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,839.35, 371,503.26 and 98,018.91 is: 146,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,839.35 : 371,503.26 = 98,018.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,839.35/371,503.26 = 98,018.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,839.35x = 371,503.26 × 98,018.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,839.35x = 36,414,344,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414,344,606.65/247,839.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,927.21

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