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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,192.58, 370,365.08 and 165,987.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,192.58, 370,365.08 and 165,987.39 is: 248,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,192.58 : 370,365.08 = 165,987.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,192.58/370,365.08 = 165,987.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,192.58x = 370,365.08 × 165,987.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,192.58x = 61,475,932,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,932,257.91/247,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,696.51

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