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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,767.60, 247,093.80 and 85,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,767.60, 247,093.80 and 85,855.60 is: 128,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,767.60 : 247,093.80 = 85,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,767.60/247,093.80 = 85,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,767.60x = 247,093.80 × 85,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,767.60x = 21,214,386,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,386,455.28/164,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,753.39

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