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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,807.75, 341,981.69 and 140,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,807.75, 341,981.69 and 140,377.75 is: 193,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,807.75 : 341,981.69 = 140,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,807.75/341,981.69 = 140,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,807.75x = 341,981.69 × 140,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,807.75x = 48,006,620,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,006,620,183.40/247,807.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,725.26

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