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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,659.84, 341,772 and 134,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,659.84, 341,772 and 134,483.52 is: 185,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,659.84 : 341,772 = 134,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,659.84/341,772 = 134,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,659.84x = 341,772 × 134,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,659.84x = 45,962,701,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,962,701,597.44/247,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,588.03

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