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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,458.72, 341,493.90 and 134,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,458.72, 341,493.90 and 134,281.46 is: 185,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,458.72 : 341,493.90 = 134,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,458.72/341,493.90 = 134,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,458.72x = 341,493.90 × 134,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,458.72x = 45,856,299,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,856,299,473.09/247,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,308.88

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