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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,049.04, 340,802.46 and 156,252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,049.04, 340,802.46 and 156,252.09 is: 215,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,049.04 : 340,802.46 = 156,252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,049.04/340,802.46 = 156,252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,049.04x = 340,802.46 × 156,252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,049.04x = 53,251,096,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,096,652.14/247,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,548.69

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