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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,165.80, 370,748.70 and 188,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,165.80, 370,748.70 and 188,116.80 is: 282,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,165.80 : 370,748.70 = 188,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,165.80/370,748.70 = 188,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,165.80x = 370,748.70 × 188,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,165.80x = 69,744,059,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,744,059,048.16/247,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,175.20

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