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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,055.49, 340,936.56 and 133,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,055.49, 340,936.56 and 133,878.24 is: 184,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,055.49 : 340,936.56 = 133,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,055.49/340,936.56 = 133,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,055.49x = 340,936.56 × 133,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,055.49x = 45,643,986,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,643,986,604.45/247,055.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,751.96

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