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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,955.36, 247,457.40 and 59,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,955.36, 247,457.40 and 59,749.80 is: 89,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,955.36 : 247,457.40 = 59,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,955.36/247,457.40 = 59,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,955.36x = 247,457.40 × 59,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,955.36x = 14,785,530,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785,530,158.52/164,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,633.52

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