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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,881.02, 342,074.18 and 134,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,881.02, 342,074.18 and 134,703.76 is: 185,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,881.02 : 342,074.18 = 134,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,881.02/342,074.18 = 134,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,881.02x = 342,074.18 × 134,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,881.02x = 46,078,678,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078,678,244.92/247,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,890.30

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