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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,907.72, 342,103.02 and 134,728.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,907.72, 342,103.02 and 134,728.04 is: 185,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907.72 : 342,103.02 = 134,728.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907.72/342,103.02 = 134,728.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907.72x = 342,103.02 × 134,728.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907.72x = 46,090,869,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090,869,362.68/247,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,919.46

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