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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,715.19, 341,847.62 and 145,744.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,715.19, 341,847.62 and 145,744.49 is: 201,127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,715.19 : 341,847.62 = 145,744.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,715.19/341,847.62 = 145,744.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,715.19x = 341,847.62 × 145,744.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,715.19x = 49,822,407,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822,407,160.51/247,715.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,127.78

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