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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,558.84, 341,629.92 and 134,381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,558.84, 341,629.92 and 134,381.59 is: 185,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,558.84 : 341,629.92 = 134,381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,558.84/341,629.92 = 134,381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,558.84x = 341,629.92 × 134,381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,558.84x = 45,908,770,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,908,770,987.10/247,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,445.90

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