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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,976.28, 371,754.23 and 98,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,976.28, 371,754.23 and 98,322.30 is: 147,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,976.28 : 371,754.23 = 98,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,976.28/371,754.23 = 98,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,976.28x = 371,754.23 × 98,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,976.28x = 36,551,730,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,551,730,436.72/247,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,400.11

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