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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,591.20, 246,886.80 and 148,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,591.20, 246,886.80 and 148,844.80 is: 223,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,591.20 : 246,886.80 = 148,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,591.20/246,886.80 = 148,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,591.20x = 246,886.80 × 148,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,591.20x = 36,747,816,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747,816,368.64/164,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,267.20

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