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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,829.60, 245,858.72 and 149,693.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,829.60, 245,858.72 and 149,693.72 is: 223,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,829.60 : 245,858.72 = 149,693.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,829.60/245,858.72 = 149,693.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,829.60x = 245,858.72 × 149,693.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,829.60x = 36,803,506,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,803,506,391.24/164,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,282.14

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