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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,498.40, 246,747.60 and 152,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,498.40, 246,747.60 and 152,688.60 is: 229,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,498.40 : 246,747.60 = 152,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,498.40/246,747.60 = 152,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,498.40x = 246,747.60 × 152,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,498.40x = 37,675,545,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675,545,597.36/164,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,032.90

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