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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,345.65, 341,657.33 and 182,945.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,345.65, 341,657.33 and 182,945.79 is: 252,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,345.65 : 341,657.33 = 182,945.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,345.65/341,657.33 = 182,945.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,345.65x = 341,657.33 × 182,945.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,345.65x = 62,504,769,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,504,769,231.41/247,345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,702.12

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