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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,849.17, 342,034.97 and 134,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,849.17, 342,034.97 and 134,673.81 is: 185,851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,849.17 : 342,034.97 = 134,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,849.17/342,034.97 = 134,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,849.17x = 342,034.97 × 134,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,849.17x = 46,063,151,889.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,151,889.77/247,849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,851.55

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