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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,825.92, 342,002.88 and 134,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,825.92, 342,002.88 and 134,650.56 is: 185,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,825.92 : 342,002.88 = 134,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,825.92/342,002.88 = 134,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,825.92x = 342,002.88 × 134,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,825.92x = 46,050,879,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,879,313.61/247,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,819.46

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