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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,815, 247,271.64 and 116,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,815, 247,271.64 and 116,875.96 is: 175,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,815 : 247,271.64 = 116,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,815/247,271.64 = 116,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,815x = 247,271.64 × 116,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,815x = 28,900,110,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900,110,305.77/164,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,348.79

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