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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,393.57, 246,668.38 and 113,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,393.57, 246,668.38 and 113,870.29 is: 170,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,393.57 : 246,668.38 = 113,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,393.57/246,668.38 = 113,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,393.57x = 246,668.38 × 113,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,393.57x = 28,088,199,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088,199,964.43/164,393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,859.48

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