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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,066.90, 370,600.35 and 167,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,066.90, 370,600.35 and 167,233.30 is: 250,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,066.90 : 370,600.35 = 167,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,066.90/370,600.35 = 167,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,066.90x = 370,600.35 × 167,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,066.90x = 61,976,719,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976,719,511.66/247,066.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,849.95

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