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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,040.38, 246,060.67 and 45,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,040.38, 246,060.67 and 45,714.84 is: 68,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,040.38 : 246,060.67 = 45,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,040.38/246,060.67 = 45,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,040.38x = 246,060.67 × 45,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,040.38x = 11,248,624,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248,624,159.34/164,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,572.29

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