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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,349.62, 341,344.29 and 134,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,349.62, 341,344.29 and 134,173.18 is: 185,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,349.62 : 341,344.29 = 134,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,349.62/341,344.29 = 134,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,349.62x = 341,344.29 × 134,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,349.62x = 45,799,248,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,248,864.14/247,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,159.97

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