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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,023.80, 246,035.70 and 162,641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,023.80, 246,035.70 and 162,641.40 is: 243,962.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,023.80 : 246,035.70 = 162,641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,023.80/246,035.70 = 162,641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,023.80x = 246,035.70 × 162,641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,023.80x = 40,015,590,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015,590,697.98/164,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,962.10

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