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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,900.20, 247,058.70 and 139,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,900.20, 247,058.70 and 139,822.60 is: 209,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,900.20 : 247,058.70 = 139,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,900.20/247,058.70 = 139,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,900.20x = 247,058.70 × 139,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,900.20x = 34,544,389,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544,389,786.62/164,900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,486.65

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