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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,078.80, 246,215.40 and 119,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,078.80, 246,215.40 and 119,593.60 is: 179,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,078.80 : 246,215.40 = 119,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,078.80/246,215.40 = 119,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,078.80x = 246,215.40 × 119,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,078.80x = 29,445,786,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,445,786,061.44/164,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,461.25

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