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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,085.40, 370,628.10 and 167,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,085.40, 370,628.10 and 167,251.80 is: 250,877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,085.40 : 370,628.10 = 167,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,085.40/370,628.10 = 167,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,085.40x = 370,628.10 × 167,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,085.40x = 61,988,216,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988,216,855.58/247,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,877.70

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