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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,458.42, 341,493.59 and 134,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,458.42, 341,493.59 and 134,281.18 is: 185,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,458.42 : 341,493.59 = 134,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,458.42/341,493.59 = 134,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,458.42x = 341,493.59 × 134,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,458.42x = 45,856,162,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,856,162,227.64/247,458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,308.55

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