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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,962.42, 247,394.25 and 86,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,962.42, 247,394.25 and 86,033.59 is: 129,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,962.42 : 247,394.25 = 86,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,962.42/247,394.25 = 86,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,962.42x = 247,394.25 × 86,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,962.42x = 21,284,215,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,215,472.86/164,962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,024.63

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