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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,512.72, 246,867.39 and 151,128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,512.72, 246,867.39 and 151,128.28 is: 226,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,512.72 : 246,867.39 = 151,128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,512.72/246,867.39 = 151,128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,512.72x = 246,867.39 × 151,128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,512.72x = 37,308,643,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308,643,421.62/164,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,782.73

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