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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,222.28, 246,011.70 and 146,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,222.28, 246,011.70 and 146,370.12 is: 219,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,222.28 : 246,011.70 = 146,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,222.28/246,011.70 = 146,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,222.28x = 246,011.70 × 146,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,222.28x = 36,008,762,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008,762,050.40/164,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,268.43

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