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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,248.20, 370,872.30 and 163,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,248.20, 370,872.30 and 163,048.70 is: 244,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,248.20 : 370,872.30 = 163,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,248.20/370,872.30 = 163,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,248.20x = 370,872.30 × 163,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,248.20x = 60,470,246,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,246,381.01/247,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,573.05

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