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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,844.61, 342,024.93 and 134,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,844.61, 342,024.93 and 134,667.36 is: 185,840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,844.61 : 342,024.93 = 134,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,844.61/342,024.93 = 134,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,844.61x = 342,024.93 × 134,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,844.61x = 46,059,594,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,594,377.28/247,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,840.61

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