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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,847.67, 342,032.90 and 134,672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,847.67, 342,032.90 and 134,672.31 is: 185,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,847.67 : 342,032.90 = 134,672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,847.67/342,032.90 = 134,672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,847.67x = 342,032.90 × 134,672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,847.67x = 46,062,360,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,360,065.64/247,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,849.48

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