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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,478.94, 341,517.60 and 140,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,478.94, 341,517.60 and 140,070.24 is: 193,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,478.94 : 341,517.60 = 140,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,478.94/341,517.60 = 140,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,478.94x = 341,517.60 × 140,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,478.94x = 47,836,452,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,452,196.22/247,478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,295.04

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