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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,739.14, 341,689.62 and 167,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,739.14, 341,689.62 and 167,038.84 is: 230,385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,739.14 : 341,689.62 = 167,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,739.14/341,689.62 = 167,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,739.14x = 341,689.62 × 167,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,739.14x = 57,075,437,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,437,764.84/247,739.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,385.23

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