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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,461.72, 341,498.04 and 134,284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,461.72, 341,498.04 and 134,284.46 is: 185,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,461.72 : 341,498.04 = 134,284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,461.72/341,498.04 = 134,284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,461.72x = 341,498.04 × 134,284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,461.72x = 45,857,879,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857,879,892.46/247,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,313.02

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