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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,505.46, 341,565.75 and 140,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,505.46, 341,565.75 and 140,074.26 is: 193,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,505.46 : 341,565.75 = 140,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,505.46/341,565.75 = 140,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,505.46x = 341,565.75 × 140,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,505.46x = 47,844,569,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,844,569,672.60/247,505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,307.13

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