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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,732.16, 341,871.36 and 134,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,732.16, 341,871.36 and 134,556.80 is: 185,688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,732.16 : 341,871.36 = 134,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,732.16/341,871.36 = 134,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,732.16x = 341,871.36 × 134,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,732.16x = 46,001,116,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001,116,213.25/247,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,688.92

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