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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,759.82, 342,050.20 and 163,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,759.82, 342,050.20 and 163,122.92 is: 225,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,759.82 : 342,050.20 = 163,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,759.82/342,050.20 = 163,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,759.82x = 342,050.20 × 163,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,759.82x = 55,796,227,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,796,227,410.58/247,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,202.89

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