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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,842.14, 247,293.96 and 74,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,842.14, 247,293.96 and 74,891.16 is: 112,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,842.14 : 247,293.96 = 74,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,842.14/247,293.96 = 74,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,842.14x = 247,293.96 × 74,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,842.14x = 18,520,131,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,131,525.39/164,842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,350.71

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