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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,027.15, 340,897.53 and 133,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,027.15, 340,897.53 and 133,849.90 is: 184,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,027.15 : 340,897.53 = 133,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,027.15/340,897.53 = 133,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,027.15x = 340,897.53 × 133,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,027.15x = 45,629,100,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,629,100,300.75/247,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,712.90

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