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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,773.52, 247,179.72 and 123,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,773.52, 247,179.72 and 123,482.96 is: 185,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,773.52 : 247,179.72 = 123,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,773.52/247,179.72 = 123,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,773.52x = 247,179.72 × 123,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,773.52x = 30,522,483,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522,483,477.57/164,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,239.01

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