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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,197.53, 370,372.48 and 165,992.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,197.53, 370,372.48 and 165,992.33 is: 248,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,197.53 : 370,372.48 = 165,992.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,197.53/370,372.48 = 165,992.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,197.53x = 370,372.48 × 165,992.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,197.53x = 61,478,991,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478,991,434.03/247,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,703.90

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