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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,006.80, 246,010.20 and 160,896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,006.80, 246,010.20 and 160,896.40 is: 241,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,006.80 : 246,010.20 = 160,896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,006.80/246,010.20 = 160,896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,006.80x = 246,010.20 × 160,896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,006.80x = 39,582,155,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,155,543.28/164,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,344.60

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