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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,949.60, 247,316.40 and 65,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,949.60, 247,316.40 and 65,049.60 is: 97,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,949.60 : 247,316.40 = 65,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,949.60/247,316.40 = 65,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,949.60x = 247,316.40 × 65,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,949.60x = 16,087,832,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087,832,893.44/164,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,531.81

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