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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,851.90, 247,277.85 and 155,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,851.90, 247,277.85 and 155,010.40 is: 232,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,851.90 : 247,277.85 = 155,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,851.90/247,277.85 = 155,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,851.90x = 247,277.85 × 155,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,851.90x = 38,330,638,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330,638,439.64/164,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,515.60

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