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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,956.93, 371,960.04 and 98,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,956.93, 371,960.04 and 98,300.52 is: 147,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,956.93 : 371,960.04 = 98,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,956.93/371,960.04 = 98,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,956.93x = 371,960.04 × 98,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,956.93x = 36,563,865,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563,865,351.22/247,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,460.55

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