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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,023.70, 246,035.55 and 143,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,023.70, 246,035.55 and 143,287.70 is: 214,931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,023.70 : 246,035.55 = 143,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,023.70/246,035.55 = 143,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,023.70x = 246,035.55 × 143,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,023.70x = 35,253,868,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253,868,077.74/164,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,931.55

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