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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,003.58, 247,086.71 and 138,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,003.58, 247,086.71 and 138,279.30 is: 207,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,003.58 : 247,086.71 = 138,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,003.58/247,086.71 = 138,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,003.58x = 247,086.71 × 138,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,003.58x = 34,166,977,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166,977,298.10/165,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,068.10

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