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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,572.80, 246,859.20 and 154,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,572.80, 246,859.20 and 154,204.80 is: 231,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,572.80 : 246,859.20 = 154,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,572.80/246,859.20 = 154,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,572.80x = 246,859.20 × 154,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,572.80x = 38,066,873,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066,873,564.16/164,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,307.20

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