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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,004.96, 246,013.92 and 45,686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,004.96, 246,013.92 and 45,686.64 is: 68,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,004.96 : 246,013.92 = 45,686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,004.96/246,013.92 = 45,686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,004.96x = 246,013.92 × 45,686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,004.96x = 11,239,549,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239,549,398.03/164,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,531.77

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