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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,899.12, 371,849.76 and 98,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,899.12, 371,849.76 and 98,133.36 is: 147,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,899.12 : 371,849.76 = 98,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,899.12/371,849.76 = 98,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,899.12x = 371,849.76 × 98,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,899.12x = 36,490,866,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,490,866,363.99/247,899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,200.47

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