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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,311.80, 246,564.90 and 119,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,311.80, 246,564.90 and 119,826.60 is: 179,810.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,311.80 : 246,564.90 = 119,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,311.80/246,564.90 = 119,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,311.80x = 246,564.90 × 119,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,311.80x = 29,545,033,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545,033,646.34/164,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,810.78

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