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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,003.80, 246,005.70 and 160,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,003.80, 246,005.70 and 160,893.40 is: 241,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,003.80 : 246,005.70 = 160,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,003.80/246,005.70 = 160,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,003.80x = 246,005.70 × 160,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,003.80x = 39,580,693,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,693,492.38/164,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,340.10

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