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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,299.20, 370,948.23 and 162,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,299.20, 370,948.23 and 162,445.68 is: 243,668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,299.20 : 370,948.23 = 162,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,299.20/370,948.23 = 162,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,299.20x = 370,948.23 × 162,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,299.20x = 60,258,937,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,258,937,467.15/247,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,668.14

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