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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,229.99, 341,179.44 and 134,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,229.99, 341,179.44 and 134,052.74 is: 184,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,229.99 : 341,179.44 = 134,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,229.99/341,179.44 = 134,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,229.99x = 341,179.44 × 134,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,229.99x = 45,736,039,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,736,039,616.61/247,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,993.90

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