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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,074.80, 246,112.20 and 140,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,074.80, 246,112.20 and 140,455.20 is: 210,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,074.80 : 246,112.20 = 140,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,074.80/246,112.20 = 140,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,074.80x = 246,112.20 × 140,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,074.80x = 34,567,738,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,738,273.44/164,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,682.80

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