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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,471.35, 341,507.72 and 138,576.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,471.35, 341,507.72 and 138,576.67 is: 191,234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,471.35 : 341,507.72 = 138,576.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,471.35/341,507.72 = 138,576.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,471.35x = 341,507.72 × 138,576.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,471.35x = 47,325,003,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,003,640.80/247,471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,234.27

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