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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,868.20, 247,302.30 and 138,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,868.20, 247,302.30 and 138,948.20 is: 208,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,868.20 : 247,302.30 = 138,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,868.20/247,302.30 = 138,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,868.20x = 247,302.30 × 138,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,868.20x = 34,362,209,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362,209,440.86/164,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,422.30

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