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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,771.52, 247,176.72 and 123,480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,771.52, 247,176.72 and 123,480.96 is: 185,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,771.52 : 247,176.72 = 123,480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,771.52/247,176.72 = 123,480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,771.52x = 247,176.72 × 123,480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,771.52x = 30,521,618,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,521,618,675.25/164,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,236.01

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