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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.73, 245,963.12 and 84,951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.73, 245,963.12 and 84,951.81 is: 127,382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.73 : 245,963.12 = 84,951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.73/245,963.12 = 84,951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.73x = 245,963.12 × 84,951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.73x = 20,895,011,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895,011,812.49/164,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,382.41

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