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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,917.80, 247,376.70 and 112,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,917.80, 247,376.70 and 112,429.80 is: 168,644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,917.80 : 247,376.70 = 112,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,917.80/247,376.70 = 112,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,917.80x = 247,376.70 × 112,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,917.80x = 27,812,512,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,512,905.66/164,917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,644.70

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