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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,494.98, 341,543.25 and 134,317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,494.98, 341,543.25 and 134,317.73 is: 185,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,494.98 : 341,543.25 = 134,317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,494.98/341,543.25 = 134,317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,494.98x = 341,543.25 × 134,317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,494.98x = 45,875,314,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875,314,890.68/247,494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,358.57

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