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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,846.92, 342,031.86 and 134,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,846.92, 342,031.86 and 134,671.56 is: 185,848.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,846.92 : 342,031.86 = 134,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,846.92/342,031.86 = 134,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,846.92x = 342,031.86 × 134,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,846.92x = 46,061,964,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,964,155.90/247,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,848.44

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