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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.28, 246,117.81 and 45,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.28, 246,117.81 and 45,740.73 is: 68,614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.28 : 246,117.81 = 45,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.28/246,117.81 = 45,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.28x = 246,117.81 × 45,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.28x = 11,257,609,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,609,389.87/164,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,614.97

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