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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,495.76, 246,755.79 and 144,909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,495.76, 246,755.79 and 144,909.96 is: 217,375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,495.76 : 246,755.79 = 144,909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,495.76/246,755.79 = 144,909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,495.76x = 246,755.79 × 144,909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,495.76x = 35,757,371,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,757,371,658.67/164,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,375.64

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