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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,907.64, 342,113.58 and 147,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,907.64, 342,113.58 and 147,303.48 is: 203,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907.64 : 342,113.58 = 147,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907.64/342,113.58 = 147,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907.64x = 342,113.58 × 147,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907.64x = 50,394,520,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,394,520,889.26/247,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,279.42

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