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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,881.46, 359,823.85 and 164,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,881.46, 359,823.85 and 164,773.95 is: 247,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,881.46 : 359,823.85 = 164,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,881.46/359,823.85 = 164,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,881.46x = 359,823.85 × 164,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,881.46x = 59,289,598,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289,598,258.30/239,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,162.08

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