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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,722.32, 341,998.44 and 163,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,722.32, 341,998.44 and 163,085.42 is: 225,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,722.32 : 341,998.44 = 163,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,722.32/341,998.44 = 163,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,722.32x = 341,998.44 × 163,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,722.32x = 55,774,959,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,774,959,226.74/247,722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,151.13

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