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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,964.20, 371,946.30 and 164,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,964.20, 371,946.30 and 164,858.20 is: 247,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,964.20 : 371,946.30 = 164,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,964.20/371,946.30 = 164,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,964.20x = 371,946.30 × 164,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,964.20x = 61,318,397,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,318,397,514.66/247,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,287.30

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