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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,026.80, 246,040.20 and 160,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,026.80, 246,040.20 and 160,916.40 is: 241,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,026.80 : 246,040.20 = 160,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,026.80/246,040.20 = 160,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,026.80x = 246,040.20 × 160,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,026.80x = 39,591,903,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,591,903,239.28/164,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,374.60

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