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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,875.04, 342,067.56 and 134,697.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,875.04, 342,067.56 and 134,697.52 is: 185,882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,875.04 : 342,067.56 = 134,697.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,875.04/342,067.56 = 134,697.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,875.04x = 342,067.56 × 134,697.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,875.04x = 46,075,652,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,075,652,004.45/247,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,882.58

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