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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,007.84, 340,866.35 and 139,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,007.84, 340,866.35 and 139,575.58 is: 192,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,007.84 : 340,866.35 = 139,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,007.84/340,866.35 = 139,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,007.84x = 340,866.35 × 139,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,007.84x = 47,576,616,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,576,616,101.52/247,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,611.77

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