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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,923.12, 371,666.58 and 98,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,923.12, 371,666.58 and 98,268.46 is: 147,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,923.12 : 371,666.58 = 98,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,923.12/371,666.58 = 98,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,923.12x = 371,666.58 × 98,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,923.12x = 36,523,102,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,523,102,450.07/247,923.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,316.24

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