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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,836.92, 341,989.24 and 145,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,836.92, 341,989.24 and 145,856.28 is: 201,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,836.92 : 341,989.24 = 145,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,836.92/341,989.24 = 145,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,836.92x = 341,989.24 × 145,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,836.92x = 49,881,278,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881,278,346.43/247,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,266.54

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