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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,802.30, 246,875.40 and 85,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,802.30, 246,875.40 and 85,960.95 is: 128,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,802.30 : 246,875.40 = 85,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,802.30/246,875.40 = 85,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,802.30x = 246,875.40 × 85,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,802.30x = 21,221,643,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,643,915.63/164,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,770.31

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