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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,023.24, 245,136.13 and 119,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,023.24, 245,136.13 and 119,743.24 is: 178,958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,023.24 : 245,136.13 = 119,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,023.24/245,136.13 = 119,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,023.24x = 245,136.13 × 119,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,023.24x = 29,353,394,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,394,447.26/164,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,958.75

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