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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,717.92, 341,851.32 and 134,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,717.92, 341,851.32 and 134,538.24 is: 185,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,717.92 : 341,851.32 = 134,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,717.92/341,851.32 = 134,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,717.92x = 341,851.32 × 134,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,717.92x = 45,992,074,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992,074,934.48/247,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,663.09

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