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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,721.97, 341,797.75 and 145,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,721.97, 341,797.75 and 145,751.88 is: 201,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,721.97 : 341,797.75 = 145,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,721.97/341,797.75 = 145,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,721.97x = 341,797.75 × 145,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,721.97x = 49,817,664,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,817,664,642.27/247,721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,103.13

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