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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,069.40, 370,604.10 and 167,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,069.40, 370,604.10 and 167,235.80 is: 250,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,069.40 : 370,604.10 = 167,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,069.40/370,604.10 = 167,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,069.40x = 370,604.10 × 167,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,069.40x = 61,978,273,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978,273,146.78/247,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,853.70

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