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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,231.94, 246,183.89 and 141,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,231.94, 246,183.89 and 141,651.17 is: 212,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,231.94 : 246,183.89 = 141,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,231.94/246,183.89 = 141,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,231.94x = 246,183.89 × 141,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,231.94x = 34,872,234,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,872,234,114.48/164,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,335.27

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