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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,229.43, 246,267.57 and 85,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,229.43, 246,267.57 and 85,322.47 is: 127,943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,229.43 : 246,267.57 = 85,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,229.43/246,267.57 = 85,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,229.43x = 246,267.57 × 85,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,229.43x = 21,012,157,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012,157,353.30/164,229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,943.92

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