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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,867.80, 247,301.70 and 155,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,867.80, 247,301.70 and 155,026.30 is: 232,539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,867.80 : 247,301.70 = 155,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,867.80/247,301.70 = 155,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,867.80x = 247,301.70 × 155,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,867.80x = 38,338,267,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,267,534.71/164,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,539.45

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