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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,017.70, 246,026.55 and 143,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,017.70, 246,026.55 and 143,281.70 is: 214,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,017.70 : 246,026.55 = 143,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,017.70/246,026.55 = 143,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,017.70x = 246,026.55 × 143,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,017.70x = 35,251,102,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251,102,329.14/164,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,922.55

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