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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,096.76, 370,221.60 and 165,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,096.76, 370,221.60 and 165,891.68 is: 248,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,096.76 : 370,221.60 = 165,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,096.76/370,221.60 = 165,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,096.76x = 370,221.60 × 165,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,096.76x = 61,416,683,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416,683,196.29/247,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,553.17

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