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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,695.72, 341,849.28 and 147,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,695.72, 341,849.28 and 147,093.72 is: 203,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,695.72 : 341,849.28 = 147,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,695.72/341,849.28 = 147,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,695.72x = 341,849.28 × 147,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,695.72x = 50,283,882,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283,882,274.52/247,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,006.67

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