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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,110.40, 370,665.60 and 162,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,110.40, 370,665.60 and 162,983.80 is: 244,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,110.40 : 370,665.60 = 162,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,110.40/370,665.60 = 162,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,110.40x = 370,665.60 × 162,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,110.40x = 60,412,488,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412,488,017.28/247,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,475.70

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