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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,844.92, 342,029.12 and 134,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,844.92, 342,029.12 and 134,669.56 is: 185,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,844.92 : 342,029.12 = 134,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,844.92/342,029.12 = 134,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,844.92x = 342,029.12 × 134,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,844.92x = 46,060,911,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060,911,097.59/247,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,845.69

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