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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,284.72, 341,195.76 and 166,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,284.72, 341,195.76 and 166,861.44 is: 230,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,284.72 : 341,195.76 = 166,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,284.72/341,195.76 = 166,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,284.72x = 341,195.76 × 166,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,284.72x = 56,932,415,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,415,835.49/247,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,230.22

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