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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,457.54, 341,646.18 and 170,066.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,457.54, 341,646.18 and 170,066.50 is: 234,798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,457.54 : 341,646.18 = 170,066.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,457.54/341,646.18 = 170,066.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,457.54x = 341,646.18 × 170,066.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,457.54x = 58,102,570,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,570,070.97/247,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,798.14

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