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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,891.70, 247,337.55 and 155,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,891.70, 247,337.55 and 155,706.30 is: 233,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,891.70 : 247,337.55 = 155,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,891.70/247,337.55 = 155,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,891.70x = 247,337.55 × 155,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,891.70x = 38,512,014,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,512,014,761.57/164,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,559.45

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