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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,461.28, 246,433.52 and 127,112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,461.28, 246,433.52 and 127,112.78 is: 190,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,461.28 : 246,433.52 = 127,112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,461.28/246,433.52 = 127,112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,461.28x = 246,433.52 × 127,112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,461.28x = 31,324,847,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,324,847,944.65/164,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,469.45

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