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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,713.03, 341,718.93 and 145,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,713.03, 341,718.93 and 145,673.52 is: 200,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,713.03 : 341,718.93 = 145,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,713.03/341,718.93 = 145,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,713.03x = 341,718.93 × 145,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,713.03x = 49,779,399,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,399,383.73/247,713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,955.92

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