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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,463.28, 245,504.87 and 144,534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,463.28, 245,504.87 and 144,534.76 is: 215,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,463.28 : 245,504.87 = 144,534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,463.28/245,504.87 = 144,534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,463.28x = 245,504.87 × 144,534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,463.28x = 35,483,987,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483,987,464.28/164,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,756.29

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