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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,669.96, 247,335.60 and 98,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,669.96, 247,335.60 and 98,239.88 is: 147,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,669.96 : 247,335.60 = 98,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,669.96/247,335.60 = 98,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,669.96x = 247,335.60 × 98,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,669.96x = 24,298,219,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298,219,663.73/164,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,557.09

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