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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,489.64, 341,277.54 and 146,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,489.64, 341,277.54 and 146,868.20 is: 202,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,489.64 : 341,277.54 = 146,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,489.64/341,277.54 = 146,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,489.64x = 341,277.54 × 146,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,489.64x = 50,122,818,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122,818,000.23/247,489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,524.91

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