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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,848.88, 342,032.52 and 134,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,848.88, 342,032.52 and 134,672.08 is: 185,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,848.88 : 342,032.52 = 134,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,848.88/342,032.52 = 134,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,848.88x = 342,032.52 × 134,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,848.88x = 46,062,230,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,230,896.04/247,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,848.05

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