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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,903.47, 371,707.38 and 98,165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,903.47, 371,707.38 and 98,165.25 is: 147,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,903.47 : 371,707.38 = 98,165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,903.47/371,707.38 = 98,165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,903.47x = 371,707.38 × 98,165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,903.47x = 36,488,747,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488,747,884.55/247,903.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,189.34

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