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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,015.30, 246,022.95 and 160,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,015.30, 246,022.95 and 160,904.90 is: 241,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,015.30 : 246,022.95 = 160,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,015.30/246,022.95 = 160,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,015.30x = 246,022.95 × 160,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,015.30x = 39,586,298,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,586,298,167.46/164,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,357.35

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