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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,061.93, 246,118.71 and 57,478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,061.93, 246,118.71 and 57,478.49 is: 86,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,061.93 : 246,118.71 = 57,478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,061.93/246,118.71 = 57,478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,061.93x = 246,118.71 × 57,478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,061.93x = 14,146,530,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,530,580.95/164,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,226.77

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