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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,965.92, 247,327.72 and 52,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,965.92, 247,327.72 and 52,581.44 is: 78,833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,965.92 : 247,327.72 = 52,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,965.92/247,327.72 = 52,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,965.92x = 247,327.72 × 52,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,965.92x = 13,004,847,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,847,669.52/164,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,833.54

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