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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,882.12, 342,075.76 and 134,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,882.12, 342,075.76 and 134,704.88 is: 185,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882.12 : 342,075.76 = 134,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882.12/342,075.76 = 134,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882.12x = 342,075.76 × 134,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882.12x = 46,079,274,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,079,274,201.71/247,882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,891.88

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