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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,646.90, 246,970.35 and 98,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,646.90, 246,970.35 and 98,162.10 is: 147,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,646.90 : 246,970.35 = 98,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,646.90/246,970.35 = 98,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,646.90x = 246,970.35 × 98,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,646.90x = 24,243,128,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,128,193.74/164,646.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,243.15

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