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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,101.12, 340,996.50 and 133,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,101.12, 340,996.50 and 133,921.44 is: 184,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,101.12 : 340,996.50 = 133,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,101.12/340,996.50 = 133,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,101.12x = 340,996.50 × 133,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,101.12x = 45,666,742,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666,742,314.96/247,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,809.94

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