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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,907.20, 247,069.20 and 139,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,907.20, 247,069.20 and 139,829.60 is: 209,497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,907.20 : 247,069.20 = 139,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,907.20/247,069.20 = 139,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,907.20x = 247,069.20 × 139,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,907.20x = 34,547,587,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,587,408.32/164,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,497.14

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