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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,879.36, 342,075.60 and 134,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,879.36, 342,075.60 and 134,702.08 is: 185,890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,879.36 : 342,075.60 = 134,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,879.36/342,075.60 = 134,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,879.36x = 342,075.60 × 134,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,879.36x = 46,078,294,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078,294,837.25/247,879.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,890.00

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