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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,141.94, 370,188.02 and 167,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,141.94, 370,188.02 and 167,228.96 is: 250,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,141.94 : 370,188.02 = 167,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,141.94/370,188.02 = 167,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,141.94x = 370,188.02 × 167,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,141.94x = 61,906,156,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,906,156,156.19/247,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,488.27

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