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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,259.54, 247,504.82 and 160,713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,259.54, 247,504.82 and 160,713.82 is: 240,696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,259.54 : 247,504.82 = 160,713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,259.54/247,504.82 = 160,713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,259.54x = 247,504.82 × 160,713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,259.54x = 39,777,445,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777,445,090.61/165,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,696.82

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