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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,920.52, 342,130.36 and 134,743.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,920.52, 342,130.36 and 134,743.27 is: 185,945.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,920.52 : 342,130.36 = 134,743.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,920.52/342,130.36 = 134,743.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,920.52x = 342,130.36 × 134,743.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,920.52x = 46,099,763,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,763,472.68/247,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,945.74

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