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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,498.02, 341,548.11 and 134,320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,498.02, 341,548.11 and 134,320.74 is: 185,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,498.02 : 341,548.11 = 134,320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,498.02/341,548.11 = 134,320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,498.02x = 341,548.11 × 134,320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,498.02x = 45,876,994,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876,994,880.80/247,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,363.08

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