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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,434.08, 341,462.99 and 134,256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,434.08, 341,462.99 and 134,256.83 is: 185,276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,434.08 : 341,462.99 = 134,256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,434.08/341,462.99 = 134,256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,434.08x = 341,462.99 × 134,256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,434.08x = 45,843,737,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843,737,228.05/247,434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,276.57

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