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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,647.62, 247,007.88 and 52,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,647.62, 247,007.88 and 52,362.18 is: 78,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,647.62 : 247,007.88 = 52,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,647.62/247,007.88 = 52,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,647.62x = 247,007.88 × 52,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,647.62x = 12,933,871,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933,871,073.98/164,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,554.86

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