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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,492.14, 341,280.99 and 146,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,492.14, 341,280.99 and 146,870.70 is: 202,528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,492.14 : 341,280.99 = 146,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,492.14/341,280.99 = 146,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,492.14x = 341,280.99 × 146,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,492.14x = 50,124,177,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124,177,897.99/247,492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,528.36

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