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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,860.48, 342,046.82 and 134,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,860.48, 342,046.82 and 134,683.24 is: 185,862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,860.48 : 342,046.82 = 134,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,860.48/342,046.82 = 134,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,860.48x = 342,046.82 × 134,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,860.48x = 46,067,973,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067,973,949.30/247,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,862.52

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