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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,802, 247,056.38 and 59,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,802, 247,056.38 and 59,597.58 is: 89,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,802 : 247,056.38 = 59,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,802/247,056.38 = 59,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,802x = 247,056.38 × 59,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,802x = 14,723,962,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723,962,371.56/164,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,343.35

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