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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,980.72, 342,217.08 and 134,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,980.72, 342,217.08 and 134,803.56 is: 186,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,980.72 : 342,217.08 = 134,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,980.72/342,217.08 = 134,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,980.72x = 342,217.08 × 134,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,980.72x = 46,132,080,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,080,676.80/247,980.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,030.92

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