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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,433.94, 371,369.61 and 162,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,433.94, 371,369.61 and 162,957.42 is: 244,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,433.94 : 371,369.61 = 162,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,433.94/371,369.61 = 162,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,433.94x = 371,369.61 × 162,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,433.94x = 60,517,433,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,517,433,512.01/247,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,580.16

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