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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,558.10, 246,837.15 and 146,586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,558.10, 246,837.15 and 146,586.90 is: 219,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,558.10 : 246,837.15 = 146,586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,558.10/246,837.15 = 146,586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,558.10x = 246,837.15 × 146,586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,558.10x = 36,183,092,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,092,623.34/164,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,880.35

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