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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,066.40, 370,599.60 and 167,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,066.40, 370,599.60 and 167,232.80 is: 250,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,066.40 : 370,599.60 = 167,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,066.40/370,599.60 = 167,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,066.40x = 370,599.60 × 167,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,066.40x = 61,976,408,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976,408,786.88/247,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,849.20

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