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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,939.79, 247,414.28 and 58,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,939.79, 247,414.28 and 58,308.68 is: 87,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,939.79 : 247,414.28 = 58,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,939.79/247,414.28 = 58,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,939.79x = 247,414.28 × 58,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,939.79x = 14,426,398,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,398,551.34/164,939.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,464.64

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