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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,385.55, 246,656.32 and 113,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,385.55, 246,656.32 and 113,862.26 is: 170,847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,385.55 : 246,656.32 = 113,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,385.55/246,656.32 = 113,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,385.55x = 246,656.32 × 113,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,385.55x = 28,084,846,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,084,846,038.48/164,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,847.41

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