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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,027.40, 245,909.70 and 150,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,027.40, 245,909.70 and 150,905.40 is: 226,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,027.40 : 245,909.70 = 150,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,027.40/245,909.70 = 150,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,027.40x = 245,909.70 × 150,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,027.40x = 37,109,101,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,109,101,642.38/164,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,237.21

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