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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,046.60, 246,069.90 and 58,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,046.60, 246,069.90 and 58,851.90 is: 88,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,046.60 : 246,069.90 = 58,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,046.60/246,069.90 = 58,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,046.60x = 246,069.90 × 58,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,046.60x = 14,481,681,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,481,681,147.81/164,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,277.85

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