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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,423.40, 246,635.10 and 130,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,423.40, 246,635.10 and 130,962.30 is: 196,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,423.40 : 246,635.10 = 130,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,423.40/246,635.10 = 130,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,423.40x = 246,635.10 × 130,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,423.40x = 32,299,899,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,299,899,956.73/164,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,443.45

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