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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,023.15, 340,898.57 and 150,193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,023.15, 340,898.57 and 150,193.71 is: 207,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,023.15 : 340,898.57 = 150,193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,023.15/340,898.57 = 150,193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,023.15x = 340,898.57 × 150,193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,023.15x = 51,200,820,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200,820,961.99/247,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,271.35

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