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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,684.16, 341,908.80 and 167,220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,684.16, 341,908.80 and 167,220.69 is: 230,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,684.16 : 341,908.80 = 167,220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,684.16/341,908.80 = 167,220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,684.16x = 341,908.80 × 167,220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,684.16x = 57,174,223,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174,223,543.84/247,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,835.20

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