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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,851.88, 342,037.68 and 134,674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,851.88, 342,037.68 and 134,674.62 is: 185,852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,851.88 : 342,037.68 = 134,674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,851.88/342,037.68 = 134,674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,851.88x = 342,037.68 × 134,674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,851.88x = 46,063,794,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,794,579.68/247,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,852.11

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