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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,907.97, 342,103.37 and 134,728.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,907.97, 342,103.37 and 134,728.29 is: 185,919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907.97 : 342,103.37 = 134,728.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907.97/342,103.37 = 134,728.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907.97x = 342,103.37 × 134,728.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907.97x = 46,091,001,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091,001,369.70/247,907.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,919.80

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