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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,026.40, 245,908.20 and 150,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,026.40, 245,908.20 and 150,904.40 is: 226,235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,026.40 : 245,908.20 = 150,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,026.40/245,908.20 = 150,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,026.40x = 245,908.20 × 150,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,026.40x = 37,108,629,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108,629,376.08/164,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,235.71

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