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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,719.92, 341,854.08 and 134,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,719.92, 341,854.08 and 134,540.24 is: 185,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,719.92 : 341,854.08 = 134,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,719.92/341,854.08 = 134,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,719.92x = 341,854.08 × 134,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,719.92x = 45,993,129,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,129,968.18/247,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,665.85

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