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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,035.77, 340,777.73 and 150,269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,035.77, 340,777.73 and 150,269.23 is: 207,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,035.77 : 340,777.73 = 150,269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,035.77/340,777.73 = 150,269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,035.77x = 340,777.73 × 150,269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,035.77x = 51,208,405,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,208,405,973.02/247,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,291.46

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