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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,946.96, 342,167.28 and 134,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,946.96, 342,167.28 and 134,769.44 is: 185,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,946.96 : 342,167.28 = 134,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,946.96/342,167.28 = 134,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,946.96x = 342,167.28 × 134,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,946.96x = 46,113,692,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113,692,711.92/247,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,982.09

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