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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,068.87, 246,117.20 and 45,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,068.87, 246,117.20 and 45,740.32 is: 68,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,068.87 : 246,117.20 = 45,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,068.87/246,117.20 = 45,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,068.87x = 246,117.20 × 45,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,068.87x = 11,257,480,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,480,100.80/164,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,614.36

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