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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,364.80, 347,244.24 and 164,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,364.80, 347,244.24 and 164,967.60 is: 247,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,364.80 : 347,244.24 = 164,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,364.80/347,244.24 = 164,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,364.80x = 347,244.24 × 164,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,364.80x = 57,284,048,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,284,048,886.62/231,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,591.89

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