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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,989.41, 372,089.42 and 135,538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,989.41, 372,089.42 and 135,538.25 is: 203,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,989.41 : 372,089.42 = 135,538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,989.41/372,089.42 = 135,538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,989.41x = 372,089.42 × 135,538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,989.41x = 50,432,346,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,432,346,292.18/247,989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,364.92

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