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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.16, 246,030.84 and 45,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.16, 246,030.84 and 45,722.28 is: 68,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.16 : 246,030.84 = 45,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.16/246,030.84 = 45,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.16x = 246,030.84 × 45,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.16x = 11,249,090,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249,090,955.12/164,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,575.64

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