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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,848.87, 342,033.54 and 134,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,848.87, 342,033.54 and 134,671.62 is: 185,847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,848.87 : 342,033.54 = 134,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,848.87/342,033.54 = 134,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,848.87x = 342,033.54 × 134,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,848.87x = 46,062,210,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,210,926.13/247,848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,847.98

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