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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,475.40, 341,515.86 and 140,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,475.40, 341,515.86 and 140,043.48 is: 193,259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,475.40 : 341,515.86 = 140,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,475.40/341,515.86 = 140,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,475.40x = 341,515.86 × 140,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,475.40x = 47,827,069,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,827,069,509.59/247,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,259.89

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