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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,960.55, 247,565.22 and 120,701.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,960.55, 247,565.22 and 120,701.49 is: 181,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,960.55 : 247,565.22 = 120,701.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,960.55/247,565.22 = 120,701.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,960.55x = 247,565.22 × 120,701.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,960.55x = 29,881,490,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881,490,926.18/164,960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,143.25

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