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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,855.20, 246,991.20 and 154,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,855.20, 246,991.20 and 154,357.60 is: 231,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,855.20 : 246,991.20 = 154,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,855.20/246,991.20 = 154,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,855.20x = 246,991.20 × 154,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,855.20x = 38,124,968,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,968,853.12/164,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,263.37

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