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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,042.37, 246,063.66 and 45,716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,042.37, 246,063.66 and 45,716.85 is: 68,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,042.37 : 246,063.66 = 45,716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,042.37/246,063.66 = 45,716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,042.37x = 246,063.66 × 45,716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,042.37x = 11,249,255,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249,255,434.67/164,042.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,575.30

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