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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.12, 246,117.58 and 45,740.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.12, 246,117.58 and 45,740.57 is: 68,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.12 : 246,117.58 = 45,740.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.12/246,117.58 = 45,740.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.12x = 246,117.58 × 45,740.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.12x = 11,257,558,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,558,167.52/164,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,614.73

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