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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,150.80, 370,726.20 and 167,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,150.80, 370,726.20 and 167,835.60 is: 251,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,150.80 : 370,726.20 = 167,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,150.80/370,726.20 = 167,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,150.80x = 370,726.20 × 167,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,150.80x = 62,221,054,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221,054,212.72/247,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,753.40

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