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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,558.20, 246,740.10 and 85,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,558.20, 246,740.10 and 85,826.20 is: 128,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,558.20 : 246,740.10 = 85,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,558.20/246,740.10 = 85,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,558.20x = 246,740.10 × 85,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,558.20x = 21,176,765,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176,765,170.62/164,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,688.60

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