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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,613.72, 341,988.30 and 166,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,613.72, 341,988.30 and 166,901.96 is: 230,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,613.72 : 341,988.30 = 166,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,613.72/341,988.30 = 166,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,613.72x = 341,988.30 × 166,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,613.72x = 57,078,517,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078,517,567.07/247,613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,514.36

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