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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,719.64, 244,960.38 and 159,470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,719.64, 244,960.38 and 159,470.84 is: 237,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,719.64 : 244,960.38 = 159,470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,719.64/244,960.38 = 159,470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,719.64x = 244,960.38 × 159,470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,719.64x = 39,064,037,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,064,037,565.32/164,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,154.70

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