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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,573.70, 246,868.65 and 85,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,573.70, 246,868.65 and 85,841.70 is: 128,766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,573.70 : 246,868.65 = 85,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,573.70/246,868.65 = 85,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,573.70x = 246,868.65 × 85,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,573.70x = 21,191,624,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191,624,592.71/164,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,766.77

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