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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,901.64, 342,106.92 and 134,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,901.64, 342,106.92 and 134,724.40 is: 185,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,901.64 : 342,106.92 = 134,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,901.64/342,106.92 = 134,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,901.64x = 342,106.92 × 134,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,901.64x = 46,090,149,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090,149,532.85/247,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,921.12

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