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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,848.66, 247,259.30 and 52,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,848.66, 247,259.30 and 52,524.34 is: 78,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,848.66 : 247,259.30 = 52,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,848.66/247,259.30 = 52,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,848.66x = 247,259.30 × 52,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,848.66x = 12,987,131,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987,131,541.36/164,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,782.15

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