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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,491.14, 341,279.61 and 146,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,491.14, 341,279.61 and 146,869.70 is: 202,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,491.14 : 341,279.61 = 146,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,491.14/341,279.61 = 146,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,491.14x = 341,279.61 × 146,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,491.14x = 50,123,633,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,123,633,936.82/247,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,526.98

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