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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,863.80, 247,151.70 and 112,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,863.80, 247,151.70 and 112,102.20 is: 168,055.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,863.80 : 247,151.70 = 112,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,863.80/247,151.70 = 112,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,863.80x = 247,151.70 × 112,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,863.80x = 27,706,249,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,249,303.74/164,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,055.38

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