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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,078.10, 246,311.55 and 162,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,078.10, 246,311.55 and 162,911.70 is: 244,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,078.10 : 246,311.55 = 162,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,078.10/246,311.55 = 162,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,078.10x = 246,311.55 × 162,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,078.10x = 40,127,033,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127,033,340.14/164,078.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,560.57

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