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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,280.60, 245,960.10 and 159,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,280.60, 245,960.10 and 159,672.60 is: 239,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,280.60 : 245,960.10 = 159,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,280.60/245,960.10 = 159,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,280.60x = 245,960.10 × 159,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,280.60x = 39,273,088,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,088,663.26/164,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,061.03

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