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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,868.02, 342,057.90 and 134,690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,868.02, 342,057.90 and 134,690.50 is: 185,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,868.02 : 342,057.90 = 134,690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,868.02/342,057.90 = 134,690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,868.02x = 342,057.90 × 134,690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,868.02x = 46,071,949,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,071,949,579.95/247,868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,872.91

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