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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,876.70, 373,315.05 and 164,895.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,876.70, 373,315.05 and 164,895.90 is: 247,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,876.70 : 373,315.05 = 164,895.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,876.70/373,315.05 = 164,895.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,876.70x = 373,315.05 × 164,895.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,876.70x = 61,558,121,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,558,121,153.30/248,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,343.85

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