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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,620.80, 246,931.20 and 157,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,620.80, 246,931.20 and 157,708.80 is: 236,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,620.80 : 246,931.20 = 157,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,620.80/246,931.20 = 157,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,620.80x = 246,931.20 × 157,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,620.80x = 38,943,223,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,223,234.56/164,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,563.20

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