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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,005.25, 340,876.76 and 150,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,005.25, 340,876.76 and 150,181.29 is: 207,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,005.25 : 340,876.76 = 150,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,005.25/340,876.76 = 150,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,005.25x = 340,876.76 × 150,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,005.25x = 51,193,310,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193,310,796.91/247,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,255.96

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