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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,932.60, 245,898.90 and 146,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,932.60, 245,898.90 and 146,217.90 is: 219,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,932.60 : 245,898.90 = 146,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,932.60/245,898.90 = 146,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,932.60x = 245,898.90 × 146,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,932.60x = 35,954,820,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954,820,770.31/163,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,326.85

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