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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,673.52, 341,790.76 and 140,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,673.52, 341,790.76 and 140,264.46 is: 193,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,673.52 : 341,790.76 = 140,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,673.52/341,790.76 = 140,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,673.52x = 341,790.76 × 140,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,673.52x = 47,941,096,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941,096,384.39/247,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,565.69

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