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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,717.64, 244,957.41 and 159,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,717.64, 244,957.41 and 159,468.84 is: 237,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,717.64 : 244,957.41 = 159,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,717.64/244,957.41 = 159,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,717.64x = 244,957.41 × 159,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,717.64x = 39,063,074,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063,074,022.10/164,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,151.73

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