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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,179.16, 340,926.06 and 162,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,179.16, 340,926.06 and 162,265.24 is: 223,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,179.16 : 340,926.06 = 162,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,179.16/340,926.06 = 162,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,179.16x = 340,926.06 × 162,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,179.16x = 55,320,448,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,448,948.15/247,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,807.09

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