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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.91, 246,050.89 and 39,374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.91, 246,050.89 and 39,374.91 is: 59,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.91 : 246,050.89 = 39,374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.91/246,050.89 = 39,374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.91x = 246,050.89 × 39,374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.91x = 9,688,231,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,231,550.73/164,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,062.37

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