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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,021.80, 246,032.70 and 162,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,021.80, 246,032.70 and 162,466.60 is: 243,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,021.80 : 246,032.70 = 162,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,021.80/246,032.70 = 162,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,021.80x = 246,032.70 × 162,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,021.80x = 39,972,096,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972,096,257.82/164,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,699.90

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