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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.70, 246,205.35 and 140,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.70, 246,205.35 and 140,420.10 is: 210,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.70 : 246,205.35 = 140,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.70/246,205.35 = 140,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.70x = 246,205.35 × 140,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.70x = 34,572,179,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,572,179,867.54/164,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,754.96

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