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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,005.40, 340,867.49 and 133,828.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,005.40, 340,867.49 and 133,828.15 is: 184,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,005.40 : 340,867.49 = 133,828.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,005.40/340,867.49 = 133,828.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,005.40x = 340,867.49 × 133,828.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,005.40x = 45,617,665,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,665,581.84/247,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,682.87

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