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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,014.60, 246,021.90 and 58,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,014.60, 246,021.90 and 58,844.20 is: 88,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,014.60 : 246,021.90 = 58,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,014.60/246,021.90 = 58,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,014.60x = 246,021.90 × 58,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,014.60x = 14,476,961,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476,961,887.98/164,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,266.30

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