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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,063.98, 245,902.52 and 74,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,063.98, 245,902.52 and 74,001.27 is: 110,914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,063.98 : 245,902.52 = 74,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,063.98/245,902.52 = 74,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,063.98x = 245,902.52 × 74,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,063.98x = 18,197,099,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197,099,087.67/164,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,914.65

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