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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,872.40, 247,308.60 and 81,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,872.40, 247,308.60 and 81,755.60 is: 122,633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,872.40 : 247,308.60 = 81,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,872.40/247,308.60 = 81,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,872.40x = 247,308.60 × 81,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,872.40x = 20,218,862,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,862,978.16/164,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,633.40

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