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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,663.20, 248,494.80 and 139,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,663.20, 248,494.80 and 139,419.20 is: 209,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,663.20 : 248,494.80 = 139,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,663.20/248,494.80 = 139,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,663.20x = 248,494.80 × 139,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,663.20x = 34,644,946,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644,946,220.16/165,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,128.80

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