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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,038.80, 246,058.20 and 140,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,038.80, 246,058.20 and 140,419.20 is: 210,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,038.80 : 246,058.20 = 140,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,038.80/246,058.20 = 140,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,038.80x = 246,058.20 × 140,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,038.80x = 34,551,295,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,295,597.44/164,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,628.80

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