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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,977.22, 247,465.73 and 59,796.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,977.22, 247,465.73 and 59,796.02 is: 89,693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,977.22 : 247,465.73 = 59,796.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,977.22/247,465.73 = 59,796.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,977.22x = 247,465.73 × 59,796.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,977.22x = 14,797,464,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,464,204.09/164,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,693.99

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