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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,003.46, 246,011.70 and 45,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,003.46, 246,011.70 and 45,685.14 is: 68,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,003.46 : 246,011.70 = 45,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,003.46/246,011.70 = 45,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,003.46x = 246,011.70 × 45,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,003.46x = 11,239,078,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239,078,956.14/164,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,529.52

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