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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,854.20, 246,989.70 and 154,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,854.20, 246,989.70 and 154,356.60 is: 231,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,854.20 : 246,989.70 = 154,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,854.20/246,989.70 = 154,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,854.20x = 246,989.70 × 154,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,854.20x = 38,124,490,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,490,327.02/164,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,261.87

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