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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,014.30, 246,021.45 and 162,631.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,014.30, 246,021.45 and 162,631.90 is: 243,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,014.30 : 246,021.45 = 162,631.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,014.30/246,021.45 = 162,631.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,014.30x = 246,021.45 × 162,631.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,014.30x = 40,010,935,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,010,935,854.26/164,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,947.85

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