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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,002.40, 246,003.60 and 93,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,002.40, 246,003.60 and 93,888.80 is: 140,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,002.40 : 246,003.60 = 93,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,002.40/246,003.60 = 93,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,002.40x = 246,003.60 × 93,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,002.40x = 23,096,982,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,982,799.68/164,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,833.20

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