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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.23, 245,962.36 and 84,951.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.23, 245,962.36 and 84,951.31 is: 127,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.23 : 245,962.36 = 84,951.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.23/245,962.36 = 84,951.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.23x = 245,962.36 × 84,951.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.23x = 20,894,824,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894,824,692.69/164,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,381.66

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