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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,831.20, 247,246.80 and 123,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,831.20, 247,246.80 and 123,359.20 is: 185,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,831.20 : 247,246.80 = 123,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,831.20/247,246.80 = 123,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,831.20x = 247,246.80 × 123,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,831.20x = 30,500,167,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500,167,450.56/164,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,038.80

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