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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,721.76, 341,997.84 and 163,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,721.76, 341,997.84 and 163,084.92 is: 225,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,721.76 : 341,997.84 = 163,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,721.76/341,997.84 = 163,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,721.76x = 341,997.84 × 163,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,721.76x = 55,774,690,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,774,690,376.57/247,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,150.55

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