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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,465.70, 246,698.55 and 143,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,465.70, 246,698.55 and 143,729.70 is: 215,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,465.70 : 246,698.55 = 143,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,465.70/246,698.55 = 143,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,465.70x = 246,698.55 × 143,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,465.70x = 35,457,908,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457,908,581.94/164,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,594.55

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