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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,048.07, 340,927.25 and 143,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,048.07, 340,927.25 and 143,707.06 is: 198,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,048.07 : 340,927.25 = 143,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,048.07/340,927.25 = 143,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,048.07x = 340,927.25 × 143,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,048.07x = 48,993,653,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,993,653,556.81/247,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,316.28

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