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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,987.80, 247,481.70 and 102,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,987.80, 247,481.70 and 102,002.20 is: 153,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,987.80 : 247,481.70 = 102,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,987.80/247,481.70 = 102,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,987.80x = 247,481.70 × 102,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,987.80x = 25,243,677,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243,677,859.74/164,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,003.30

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