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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,068.46, 246,116.58 and 45,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,068.46, 246,116.58 and 45,739.92 is: 68,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,068.46 : 246,116.58 = 45,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,068.46/246,116.58 = 45,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,068.46x = 246,116.58 × 45,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,068.46x = 11,257,352,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,352,679.87/164,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,613.75

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