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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,074.60, 246,306.30 and 162,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,074.60, 246,306.30 and 162,908.20 is: 244,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,074.60 : 246,306.30 = 162,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,074.60/246,306.30 = 162,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,074.60x = 246,306.30 × 162,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,074.60x = 40,125,315,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125,315,981.66/164,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,555.32

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