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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,447.20, 246,670.80 and 143,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,447.20, 246,670.80 and 143,711.20 is: 215,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,447.20 : 246,670.80 = 143,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,447.20/246,670.80 = 143,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,447.20x = 246,670.80 × 143,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,447.20x = 35,449,356,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449,356,672.96/164,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,566.80

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