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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,714.40, 247,071.60 and 162,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,714.40, 247,071.60 and 162,964.80 is: 244,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,714.40 : 247,071.60 = 162,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,714.40/247,071.60 = 162,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,714.40x = 247,071.60 × 162,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,714.40x = 40,263,973,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,973,879.68/164,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,447.20

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