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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,484, 246,903.60 and 81,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,484, 246,903.60 and 81,553.44 is: 122,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,484 : 246,903.60 = 81,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,484/246,903.60 = 81,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,484x = 246,903.60 × 81,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,484x = 20,135,837,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,837,928.38/164,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,418.22

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