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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,920.80, 247,381.20 and 150,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,920.80, 247,381.20 and 150,158.55 is: 225,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,920.80 : 247,381.20 = 150,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,920.80/247,381.20 = 150,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,920.80x = 247,381.20 × 150,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,920.80x = 37,146,402,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146,402,289.26/164,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,237.83

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