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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,007.28, 245,112.33 and 119,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,007.28, 245,112.33 and 119,727.28 is: 178,934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,007.28 : 245,112.33 = 119,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,007.28/245,112.33 = 119,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,007.28x = 245,112.33 × 119,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,007.28x = 29,346,632,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346,632,565.36/164,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,934.94

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