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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.15, 246,117.62 and 45,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.15, 246,117.62 and 45,740.60 is: 68,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.15 : 246,117.62 = 45,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.15/246,117.62 = 45,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.15x = 246,117.62 × 45,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.15x = 11,257,567,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,567,609.37/164,069.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,614.77

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