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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,029.70, 246,044.55 and 143,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,029.70, 246,044.55 and 143,293.70 is: 214,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,029.70 : 246,044.55 = 143,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,029.70/246,044.55 = 143,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,029.70x = 246,044.55 × 143,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,029.70x = 35,256,633,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256,633,934.34/164,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,940.55

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