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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.70, 246,059.55 and 143,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.70, 246,059.55 and 143,303.70 is: 214,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.70 : 246,059.55 = 143,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.70/246,059.55 = 143,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.70x = 246,059.55 × 143,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.70x = 35,261,243,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261,243,935.34/164,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,955.55

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