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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,495.98, 341,544.63 and 134,318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,495.98, 341,544.63 and 134,318.73 is: 185,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,495.98 : 341,544.63 = 134,318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,495.98/341,544.63 = 134,318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,495.98x = 341,544.63 × 134,318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,495.98x = 45,875,840,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875,840,939.92/247,495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,359.94

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