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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,851.40, 247,277.10 and 144,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,851.40, 247,277.10 and 144,512.30 is: 216,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,851.40 : 247,277.10 = 144,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,851.40/247,277.10 = 144,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,851.40x = 247,277.10 × 144,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,851.40x = 35,734,582,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734,582,458.33/164,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,768.45

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