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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,811.46, 246,540.12 and 131,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,811.46, 246,540.12 and 131,596.40 is: 196,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,811.46 : 246,540.12 = 131,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,811.46/246,540.12 = 131,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,811.46x = 246,540.12 × 131,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,811.46x = 32,443,792,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,443,792,247.57/164,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,853.98

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