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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,545.60, 371,318.40 and 163,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,545.60, 371,318.40 and 163,564.80 is: 245,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,545.60 : 371,318.40 = 163,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,545.60/371,318.40 = 163,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,545.60x = 371,318.40 × 163,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,545.60x = 60,734,619,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,734,619,832.32/247,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,347.20

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