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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,865.17, 247,297.37 and 108,296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,865.17, 247,297.37 and 108,296.15 is: 162,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,865.17 : 247,297.37 = 108,296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,865.17/247,297.37 = 108,296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,865.17x = 247,297.37 × 108,296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,865.17x = 26,781,352,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781,352,534.64/164,865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,443.97

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