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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,961.20, 247,441.80 and 145,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,961.20, 247,441.80 and 145,934.30 is: 218,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,961.20 : 247,441.80 = 145,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,961.20/247,441.80 = 145,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,961.20x = 247,441.80 × 145,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,961.20x = 36,110,245,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,110,245,873.74/164,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,901.45

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