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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,957.48, 370,439.64 and 163,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,957.48, 370,439.64 and 163,255.32 is: 244,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,957.48 : 370,439.64 = 163,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,957.48/370,439.64 = 163,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,957.48x = 370,439.64 × 163,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,957.48x = 60,476,241,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,476,241,968.88/246,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,885.24

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