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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,562.60, 246,843.90 and 146,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,562.60, 246,843.90 and 146,591.40 is: 219,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,562.60 : 246,843.90 = 146,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,562.60/246,843.90 = 146,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,562.60x = 246,843.90 × 146,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,562.60x = 36,185,192,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185,192,882.46/164,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,887.10

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