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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,668.96, 247,334.10 and 98,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,668.96, 247,334.10 and 98,238.88 is: 147,555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,668.96 : 247,334.10 = 98,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,668.96/247,334.10 = 98,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,668.96x = 247,334.10 × 98,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,668.96x = 24,297,824,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297,824,969.81/164,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,555.59

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