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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,032.78, 340,905.51 and 133,855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,032.78, 340,905.51 and 133,855.62 is: 184,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,032.78 : 340,905.51 = 133,855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,032.78/340,905.51 = 133,855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,032.78x = 340,905.51 × 133,855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,032.78x = 45,632,118,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,632,118,402.47/247,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,720.90

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