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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,558.60, 246,837.90 and 146,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,558.60, 246,837.90 and 146,587.40 is: 219,881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,558.60 : 246,837.90 = 146,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,558.60/246,837.90 = 146,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,558.60x = 246,837.90 × 146,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,558.60x = 36,183,325,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,325,982.46/164,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,881.10

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