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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,735.52, 341,876.82 and 134,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,735.52, 341,876.82 and 134,558.32 is: 185,691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,735.52 : 341,876.82 = 134,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,735.52/341,876.82 = 134,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,735.52x = 341,876.82 × 134,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,735.52x = 46,002,370,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002,370,546.14/247,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,691.46

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