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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,957.94, 248,673.03 and 153,972.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,957.94, 248,673.03 and 153,972.31 is: 232,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,957.94 : 248,673.03 = 153,972.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,957.94/248,673.03 = 153,972.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,957.94x = 248,673.03 × 153,972.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,957.94x = 38,288,760,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288,760,863.80/164,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,112.26

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