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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,960.82, 342,223.34 and 151,220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,960.82, 342,223.34 and 151,220.81 is: 208,707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,960.82 : 342,223.34 = 151,220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,960.82/342,223.34 = 151,220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,960.82x = 342,223.34 × 151,220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,960.82x = 51,751,289,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751,289,342.64/247,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,707.52

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