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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,712.40, 247,068.60 and 162,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,712.40, 247,068.60 and 162,962.80 is: 244,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,712.40 : 247,068.60 = 162,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,712.40/247,068.60 = 162,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,712.40x = 247,068.60 × 162,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,712.40x = 40,262,990,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,262,990,848.08/164,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,444.20

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