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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,722.82, 341,999.13 and 163,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,722.82, 341,999.13 and 163,085.92 is: 225,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,722.82 : 341,999.13 = 163,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,722.82/341,999.13 = 163,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,722.82x = 341,999.13 × 163,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,722.82x = 55,775,242,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,775,242,755.25/247,722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,151.82

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