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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,468.77, 341,504.91 and 134,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,468.77, 341,504.91 and 134,291.52 is: 185,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,468.77 : 341,504.91 = 134,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,468.77/341,504.91 = 134,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,468.77x = 341,504.91 × 134,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,468.77x = 45,861,213,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,861,213,451.36/247,468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,321.22

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