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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,537.08, 341,601.56 and 134,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,537.08, 341,601.56 and 134,359.88 is: 185,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,537.08 : 341,601.56 = 134,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,537.08/341,601.56 = 134,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,537.08x = 341,601.56 × 134,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,537.08x = 45,897,544,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897,544,609.41/247,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,416.85

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