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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,425.96, 341,451.78 and 134,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,425.96, 341,451.78 and 134,248.70 is: 185,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,425.96 : 341,451.78 = 134,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,425.96/341,451.78 = 134,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,425.96x = 341,451.78 × 134,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,425.96x = 45,839,457,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,839,457,577.69/247,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,265.35

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