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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,903.70, 247,355.55 and 155,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,903.70, 247,355.55 and 155,718.30 is: 233,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,903.70 : 247,355.55 = 155,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,903.70/247,355.55 = 155,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,903.70x = 247,355.55 × 155,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,903.70x = 38,517,785,741.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,517,785,741.57/164,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,577.45

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