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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,599.65, 341,688.95 and 145,629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,599.65, 341,688.95 and 145,629.43 is: 200,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,599.65 : 341,688.95 = 145,629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,599.65/341,688.95 = 145,629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,599.65x = 341,688.95 × 145,629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,599.65x = 49,759,965,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,965,989.54/247,599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,969.45

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