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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,771.92, 247,194.97 and 58,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,771.92, 247,194.97 and 58,163.47 is: 87,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,771.92 : 247,194.97 = 58,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,771.92/247,194.97 = 58,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,771.92x = 247,194.97 × 58,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,771.92x = 14,377,716,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,716,785.52/164,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,258.29

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