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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,622.80, 246,934.20 and 157,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,622.80, 246,934.20 and 157,710.80 is: 236,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,622.80 : 246,934.20 = 157,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,622.80/246,934.20 = 157,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,622.80x = 246,934.20 × 157,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,622.80x = 38,944,190,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944,190,229.36/164,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,566.20

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