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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,853.49, 342,037.15 and 134,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,853.49, 342,037.15 and 134,676.24 is: 185,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,853.49 : 342,037.15 = 134,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,853.49/342,037.15 = 134,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,853.49x = 342,037.15 × 134,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,853.49x = 46,064,277,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064,277,302.32/247,853.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,852.85

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