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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,095.40, 370,643.10 and 162,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,095.40, 370,643.10 and 162,968.80 is: 244,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,095.40 : 370,643.10 = 162,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,095.40/370,643.10 = 162,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,095.40x = 370,643.10 × 162,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,095.40x = 60,403,261,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403,261,235.28/247,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,453.20

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