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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,031.67, 246,047.51 and 39,372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,031.67, 246,047.51 and 39,372.67 is: 59,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,031.67 : 246,047.51 = 39,372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,031.67/246,047.51 = 39,372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,031.67x = 246,047.51 × 39,372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,031.67x = 9,687,547,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,547,415.55/164,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,059.01

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