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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,619.40, 246,929.10 and 146,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,619.40, 246,929.10 and 146,248.60 is: 219,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,619.40 : 246,929.10 = 146,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,619.40/246,929.10 = 146,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,619.40x = 246,929.10 × 146,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,619.40x = 36,113,035,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113,035,174.26/164,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,372.90

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