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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,023.80, 247,098.30 and 130,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,023.80, 247,098.30 and 130,031.80 is: 194,703.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,023.80 : 247,098.30 = 130,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,023.80/247,098.30 = 130,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,023.80x = 247,098.30 × 130,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,023.80x = 32,130,636,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,130,636,725.94/165,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,703.05

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