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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,003.80, 246,005.70 and 149,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,003.80, 246,005.70 and 149,488.60 is: 224,232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,003.80 : 246,005.70 = 149,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,003.80/246,005.70 = 149,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,003.80x = 246,005.70 × 149,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,003.80x = 36,775,047,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,775,047,685.02/164,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,232.90

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