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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,822.40, 247,233.60 and 163,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,822.40, 247,233.60 and 163,072.80 is: 244,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,822.40 : 247,233.60 = 163,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,822.40/247,233.60 = 163,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,822.40x = 247,233.60 × 163,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,822.40x = 40,317,075,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317,075,406.08/164,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,609.20

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