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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,220.53, 246,009.08 and 146,368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,220.53, 246,009.08 and 146,368.37 is: 219,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,220.53 : 246,009.08 = 146,368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,220.53/246,009.08 = 146,368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,220.53x = 246,009.08 × 146,368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,220.53x = 36,007,947,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007,947,312.96/164,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,265.81

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