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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,209.30, 370,813.95 and 167,493.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,209.30, 370,813.95 and 167,493.15 is: 251,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,209.30 : 370,813.95 = 167,493.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,209.30/370,813.95 = 167,493.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,209.30x = 370,813.95 × 167,493.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,209.30x = 62,108,796,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108,796,549.44/247,209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,239.73

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