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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,625.72, 341,744.64 and 140,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,625.72, 341,744.64 and 140,214.68 is: 193,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,625.72 : 341,744.64 = 140,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,625.72/341,744.64 = 140,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,625.72x = 341,744.64 × 140,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,625.72x = 47,917,615,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,917,615,339.32/247,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,508.23

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