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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,054.40, 370,581.60 and 167,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,054.40, 370,581.60 and 167,220.80 is: 250,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,054.40 : 370,581.60 = 167,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,054.40/370,581.60 = 167,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,054.40x = 370,581.60 × 167,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,054.40x = 61,968,951,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968,951,617.28/247,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,831.20

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