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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,723.31, 341,887.33 and 147,121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,723.31, 341,887.33 and 147,121.31 is: 203,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,723.31 : 341,887.33 = 147,121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,723.31/341,887.33 = 147,121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,723.31x = 341,887.33 × 147,121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,723.31x = 50,298,912,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298,912,900.62/247,723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,044.73

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