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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,802.80, 246,876.15 and 85,961.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,802.80, 246,876.15 and 85,961.45 is: 128,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,802.80 : 246,876.15 = 85,961.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,802.80/246,876.15 = 85,961.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,802.80x = 246,876.15 × 85,961.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,802.80x = 21,221,831,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,831,824.42/164,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,771.06

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