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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,141.80, 246,212.70 and 140,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,141.80, 246,212.70 and 140,522.20 is: 210,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,141.80 : 246,212.70 = 140,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,141.80/246,212.70 = 140,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,141.80x = 246,212.70 × 140,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,141.80x = 34,598,350,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598,350,271.94/164,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,783.30

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