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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,311.70, 247,967.55 and 98,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,311.70, 247,967.55 and 98,826.90 is: 148,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,311.70 : 247,967.55 = 98,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,311.70/247,967.55 = 98,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,311.70x = 247,967.55 × 98,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,311.70x = 24,505,864,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505,864,267.10/165,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,240.35

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