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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,046.60, 245,934.90 and 74,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,046.60, 245,934.90 and 74,095.20 is: 111,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,046.60 : 245,934.90 = 74,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,046.60/245,934.90 = 74,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,046.60x = 245,934.90 × 74,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,046.60x = 18,222,595,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,595,602.48/164,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,081.82

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