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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,881.48, 342,067.14 and 134,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,881.48, 342,067.14 and 134,701.80 is: 185,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,881.48 : 342,067.14 = 134,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,881.48/342,067.14 = 134,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,881.48x = 342,067.14 × 134,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,881.48x = 46,077,059,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,059,478.85/247,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,883.43

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