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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,680.77, 341,904.09 and 167,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,680.77, 341,904.09 and 167,217.28 is: 230,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,680.77 : 341,904.09 = 167,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,680.77/341,904.09 = 167,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,680.77x = 341,904.09 × 167,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,680.77x = 57,172,271,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172,271,950.68/247,680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,830.49

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