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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,040.68, 296,715.42 and 164,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,040.68, 296,715.42 and 164,973.24 is: 247,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,040.68 : 296,715.42 = 164,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,040.68/296,715.42 = 164,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,040.68x = 296,715.42 × 164,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,040.68x = 48,950,104,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950,104,195.36/198,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,171.97

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