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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,458.80, 246,688.20 and 146,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,458.80, 246,688.20 and 146,962.80 is: 220,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,458.80 : 246,688.20 = 146,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,458.80/246,688.20 = 146,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,458.80x = 246,688.20 × 146,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,458.80x = 36,253,988,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253,988,598.96/164,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,444.20

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