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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,359.56, 245,350.35 and 144,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,359.56, 245,350.35 and 144,430.56 is: 215,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,359.56 : 245,350.35 = 144,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,359.56/245,350.35 = 144,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,359.56x = 245,350.35 × 144,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,359.56x = 35,436,088,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436,088,446.70/164,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,601.02

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