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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,987.40, 247,481.10 and 154,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,987.40, 247,481.10 and 154,619.40 is: 231,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,987.40 : 247,481.10 = 154,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,987.40/247,481.10 = 154,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,987.40x = 247,481.10 × 154,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,987.40x = 38,265,379,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,379,193.34/164,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,929.10

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