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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,259.56, 341,218.20 and 134,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,259.56, 341,218.20 and 134,082.40 is: 185,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,259.56 : 341,218.20 = 134,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,259.56/341,218.20 = 134,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,259.56x = 341,218.20 × 134,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,259.56x = 45,751,355,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751,355,179.68/247,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,033.72

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