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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,421.20, 246,631.80 and 81,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,421.20, 246,631.80 and 81,477.20 is: 122,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,421.20 : 246,631.80 = 81,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,421.20/246,631.80 = 81,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,421.20x = 246,631.80 × 81,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,421.20x = 20,094,868,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,094,868,494.96/164,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,215.80

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