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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,699.72, 341,854.80 and 147,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,699.72, 341,854.80 and 147,097.72 is: 203,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,699.72 : 341,854.80 = 147,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,699.72/341,854.80 = 147,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,699.72x = 341,854.80 × 147,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,699.72x = 50,286,061,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,286,061,651.06/247,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,012.19

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