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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,664.40, 246,996.60 and 162,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,664.40, 246,996.60 and 162,914.80 is: 244,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,664.40 : 246,996.60 = 162,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,664.40/246,996.60 = 162,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,664.40x = 246,996.60 × 162,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,664.40x = 40,239,401,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,239,401,689.68/164,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,372.20

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