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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,803.51, 246,528.48 and 131,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,803.51, 246,528.48 and 131,588.44 is: 196,842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,803.51 : 246,528.48 = 131,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,803.51/246,528.48 = 131,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,803.51x = 246,528.48 × 131,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,803.51x = 32,440,298,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440,298,098.77/164,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,842.28

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