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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,421.70, 246,632.55 and 81,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,421.70, 246,632.55 and 81,477.70 is: 122,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,421.70 : 246,632.55 = 81,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,421.70/246,632.55 = 81,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,421.70x = 246,632.55 × 81,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,421.70x = 20,095,052,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095,052,919.14/164,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,216.55

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