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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,930.70, 247,404.15 and 86,198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,930.70, 247,404.15 and 86,198.70 is: 129,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,930.70 : 247,404.15 = 86,198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,930.70/247,404.15 = 86,198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,930.70x = 247,404.15 × 86,198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,930.70x = 21,325,916,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,325,916,104.61/164,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,302.28

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