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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,794.60, 248,691.90 and 153,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,794.60, 248,691.90 and 153,984.80 is: 230,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,794.60 : 248,691.90 = 153,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,794.60/248,691.90 = 153,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,794.60x = 248,691.90 × 153,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,794.60x = 38,294,772,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294,772,483.12/165,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,977.20

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