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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,465.28, 246,439.52 and 127,116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,465.28, 246,439.52 and 127,116.78 is: 190,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,465.28 : 246,439.52 = 127,116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,465.28/246,439.52 = 127,116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,465.28x = 246,439.52 × 127,116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,465.28x = 31,326,598,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,326,598,247.15/164,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,475.45

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