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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,251.20, 370,876.80 and 164,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,251.20, 370,876.80 and 164,145.20 is: 246,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,251.20 : 370,876.80 = 164,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,251.20/370,876.80 = 164,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,251.20x = 370,876.80 × 164,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,251.20x = 60,877,646,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,877,646,511.36/247,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,217.80

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