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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,526.97, 341,587.87 and 134,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,526.97, 341,587.87 and 134,349.72 is: 185,402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,526.97 : 341,587.87 = 134,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,526.97/341,587.87 = 134,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,526.97x = 341,587.87 × 134,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,526.97x = 45,892,234,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,234,171.80/247,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,402.97

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