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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,725.36, 341,862.72 and 134,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,725.36, 341,862.72 and 134,548.08 is: 185,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,725.36 : 341,862.72 = 134,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,725.36/341,862.72 = 134,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,725.36x = 341,862.72 × 134,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,725.36x = 45,996,972,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,996,972,599.58/247,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,677.29

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