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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,684.88, 246,633.48 and 156,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,684.88, 246,633.48 and 156,418.20 is: 234,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,684.88 : 246,633.48 = 156,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,684.88/246,633.48 = 156,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,684.88x = 246,633.48 × 156,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,684.88x = 38,577,965,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,577,965,001.34/164,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,253.23

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