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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,472.64, 341,254.08 and 146,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,472.64, 341,254.08 and 146,851.20 is: 202,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,472.64 : 341,254.08 = 146,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,472.64/341,254.08 = 146,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,472.64x = 341,254.08 × 146,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,472.64x = 50,113,571,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,571,152.90/247,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,501.46

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