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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,447.40, 246,671.10 and 152,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,447.40, 246,671.10 and 152,783.40 is: 229,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,447.40 : 246,671.10 = 152,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,447.40/246,671.10 = 152,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,447.40x = 246,671.10 × 152,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,447.40x = 37,687,249,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687,249,339.74/164,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,175.10

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