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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,214.53, 246,232.37 and 74,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,214.53, 246,232.37 and 74,151.70 is: 111,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,214.53 : 246,232.37 = 74,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,214.53/246,232.37 = 74,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,214.53x = 246,232.37 × 74,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,214.53x = 18,258,548,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,548,400.33/164,214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,187.17

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