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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,443.31, 341,471.74 and 134,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,443.31, 341,471.74 and 134,266.06 is: 185,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,443.31 : 341,471.74 = 134,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,443.31/341,471.74 = 134,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,443.31x = 341,471.74 × 134,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,443.31x = 45,848,065,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,848,065,131.14/247,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,287.15

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