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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,002.80, 246,004.20 and 160,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,002.80, 246,004.20 and 160,892.40 is: 241,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,002.80 : 246,004.20 = 160,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,002.80/246,004.20 = 160,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,002.80x = 246,004.20 × 160,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,002.80x = 39,580,206,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,206,148.08/164,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,338.60

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