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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,683.77, 341,908.23 and 167,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,683.77, 341,908.23 and 167,220.28 is: 230,834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,683.77 : 341,908.23 = 167,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,683.77/341,908.23 = 167,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,683.77x = 341,908.23 × 167,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,683.77x = 57,173,989,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173,989,954.90/247,683.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,834.62

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