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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,636.68, 341,739.98 and 134,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,636.68, 341,739.98 and 134,459.44 is: 185,554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,636.68 : 341,739.98 = 134,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,636.68/341,739.98 = 134,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,636.68x = 341,739.98 × 134,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,636.68x = 45,950,166,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950,166,336.41/247,636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,554.77

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