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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,036.46, 340,778.84 and 150,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,036.46, 340,778.84 and 150,269.90 is: 207,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,036.46 : 340,778.84 = 150,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,036.46/340,778.84 = 150,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,036.46x = 340,778.84 × 150,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,036.46x = 51,208,799,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,208,799,753.67/247,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,292.48

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