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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,856.40, 247,284.60 and 155,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,856.40, 247,284.60 and 155,014.90 is: 232,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,856.40 : 247,284.60 = 155,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,856.40/247,284.60 = 155,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,856.40x = 247,284.60 × 155,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,856.40x = 38,332,797,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,332,797,540.54/164,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,522.35

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