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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,255.64, 246,798.64 and 157,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,255.64, 246,798.64 and 157,612.62 is: 236,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,255.64 : 246,798.64 = 157,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,255.64/246,798.64 = 157,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,255.64x = 246,798.64 × 157,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,255.64x = 38,898,580,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898,580,262.84/164,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,817.32

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