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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,919.52, 342,128.98 and 134,742.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,919.52, 342,128.98 and 134,742.27 is: 185,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,919.52 : 342,128.98 = 134,742.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,919.52/342,128.98 = 134,742.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,919.52x = 342,128.98 × 134,742.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,919.52x = 46,099,235,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,235,397.98/247,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,944.36

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