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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,029.86, 340,901.79 and 133,852.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,029.86, 340,901.79 and 133,852.61 is: 184,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,029.86 : 340,901.79 = 133,852.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,029.86/340,901.79 = 133,852.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,029.86x = 340,901.79 × 133,852.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,029.86x = 45,630,594,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,630,594,345.17/247,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,716.92

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