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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,664.28, 341,784.72 and 140,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,664.28, 341,784.72 and 140,232 is: 193,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,664.28 : 341,784.72 = 140,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,664.28/341,784.72 = 140,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,664.28x = 341,784.72 × 140,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,664.28x = 47,929,154,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929,154,855.04/247,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,524.70

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