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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,013.77, 340,840.25 and 143,670.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,013.77, 340,840.25 and 143,670.83 is: 198,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,013.77 : 340,840.25 = 143,670.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,013.77/340,840.25 = 143,670.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,013.77x = 340,840.25 × 143,670.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,013.77x = 48,968,802,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968,802,456.49/247,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,243.21

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