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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,848.60, 342,030.44 and 134,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,848.60, 342,030.44 and 134,671.36 is: 185,846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,848.60 : 342,030.44 = 134,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,848.60/342,030.44 = 134,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,848.60x = 342,030.44 × 134,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,848.60x = 46,061,704,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,704,516.20/247,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,846.14

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