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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,492.73, 341,540.15 and 134,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,492.73, 341,540.15 and 134,315.48 is: 185,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,492.73 : 341,540.15 = 134,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,492.73/341,540.15 = 134,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,492.73x = 341,540.15 × 134,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,492.73x = 45,874,129,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,129,368.80/247,492.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,355.46

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