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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,901.22, 342,094.05 and 134,721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,901.22, 342,094.05 and 134,721.54 is: 185,910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,901.22 : 342,094.05 = 134,721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,901.22/342,094.05 = 134,721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,901.22x = 342,094.05 × 134,721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,901.22x = 46,087,437,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,437,240.84/247,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,910.49

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