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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,876.02, 342,068.94 and 134,698.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,876.02, 342,068.94 and 134,698.50 is: 185,883.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,876.02 : 342,068.94 = 134,698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,876.02/342,068.94 = 134,698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,876.02x = 342,068.94 × 134,698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,876.02x = 46,076,173,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,076,173,114.59/247,876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,883.95

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