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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,487.64, 341,274.78 and 146,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,487.64, 341,274.78 and 146,866.20 is: 202,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,487.64 : 341,274.78 = 146,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,487.64/341,274.78 = 146,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,487.64x = 341,274.78 × 146,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,487.64x = 50,121,730,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,121,730,094.44/247,487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,522.15

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