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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,195.52, 245,813.42 and 148,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,195.52, 245,813.42 and 148,436.84 is: 222,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,195.52 : 245,813.42 = 148,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,195.52/245,813.42 = 148,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,195.52x = 245,813.42 × 148,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,195.52x = 36,487,767,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487,767,294.39/164,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,221.45

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