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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,720.20, 341,848.26 and 134,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,720.20, 341,848.26 and 134,540.52 is: 185,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,720.20 : 341,848.26 = 134,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,720.20/341,848.26 = 134,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,720.20x = 341,848.26 × 134,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,720.20x = 45,992,442,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992,442,661.50/247,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,662.87

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