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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,211.60, 246,317.40 and 119,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,211.60, 246,317.40 and 119,305.20 is: 178,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,211.60 : 246,317.40 = 119,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,211.60/246,317.40 = 119,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,211.60x = 246,317.40 × 119,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,211.60x = 29,386,946,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386,946,670.48/164,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,957.80

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