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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,369.77, 246,348.83 and 88,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,369.77, 246,348.83 and 88,281.32 is: 132,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,369.77 : 246,348.83 = 88,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,369.77/246,348.83 = 88,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,369.77x = 246,348.83 × 88,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,369.77x = 21,748,000,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,000,288.02/164,369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,311.44

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