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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,048.73, 246,073.22 and 93,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,048.73, 246,073.22 and 93,878.84 is: 140,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,048.73 : 246,073.22 = 93,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,048.73/246,073.22 = 93,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,048.73x = 246,073.22 × 93,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,048.73x = 23,101,066,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,066,748.90/164,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,818.32

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