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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,270.70, 370,906.05 and 163,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,270.70, 370,906.05 and 163,071.20 is: 244,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,270.70 : 370,906.05 = 163,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,270.70/370,906.05 = 163,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,270.70x = 370,906.05 × 163,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,270.70x = 60,484,094,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,094,660.76/247,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,606.80

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