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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,767.86, 246,561.30 and 142,657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,767.86, 246,561.30 and 142,657.56 is: 213,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,767.86 : 246,561.30 = 142,657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,767.86/246,561.30 = 142,657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,767.86x = 246,561.30 × 142,657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,767.86x = 35,173,833,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,833,448.43/164,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,475.09

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