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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,672.71, 247,339.73 and 98,242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,672.71, 247,339.73 and 98,242.63 is: 147,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,672.71 : 247,339.73 = 98,242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,672.71/247,339.73 = 98,242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,672.71x = 247,339.73 × 98,242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,672.71x = 24,299,305,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,305,578.69/164,672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,561.22

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