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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,140.80, 246,211.20 and 140,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,140.80, 246,211.20 and 140,521.20 is: 210,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,140.80 : 246,211.20 = 140,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,140.80/246,211.20 = 140,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,140.80x = 246,211.20 × 140,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,140.80x = 34,597,893,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597,893,277.44/164,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,781.80

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