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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,497.78, 341,544.92 and 134,320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,497.78, 341,544.92 and 134,320.52 is: 185,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,497.78 : 341,544.92 = 134,320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,497.78/341,544.92 = 134,320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,497.78x = 341,544.92 × 134,320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,497.78x = 45,876,491,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876,491,257.76/247,497.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,361.22

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