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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,219.20, 370,974.60 and 163,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,219.20, 370,974.60 and 163,222.20 is: 244,929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,219.20 : 370,974.60 = 163,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,219.20/370,974.60 = 163,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,219.20x = 370,974.60 × 163,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,219.20x = 60,551,290,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551,290,356.12/247,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,929.56

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