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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,874.07, 342,071.28 and 134,704.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,874.07, 342,071.28 and 134,704.11 is: 185,894.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,874.07 : 342,071.28 = 134,704.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,874.07/342,071.28 = 134,704.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,874.07x = 342,071.28 × 134,704.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,874.07x = 46,078,407,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078,407,328.96/247,874.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,894.42

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