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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,755.81, 342,044.67 and 163,118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,755.81, 342,044.67 and 163,118.91 is: 225,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,755.81 : 342,044.67 = 163,118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,755.81/342,044.67 = 163,118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,755.81x = 342,044.67 × 163,118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,755.81x = 55,793,955,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,793,955,636.07/247,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,197.36

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