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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,085.12, 340,977.42 and 133,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,085.12, 340,977.42 and 133,907.88 is: 184,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,085.12 : 340,977.42 = 133,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,085.12/340,977.42 = 133,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,085.12x = 340,977.42 × 133,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,085.12x = 45,659,563,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659,563,440.07/247,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,792.85

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