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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,884.02, 342,078.32 and 134,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,884.02, 342,078.32 and 134,706.76 is: 185,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,884.02 : 342,078.32 = 134,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,884.02/342,078.32 = 134,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,884.02x = 342,078.32 × 134,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,884.02x = 46,080,262,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080,262,153.44/247,884.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,894.44

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