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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.72, 246,105.78 and 58,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.72, 246,105.78 and 58,889.60 is: 88,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.72 : 246,105.78 = 58,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.72/246,105.78 = 58,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.72x = 246,105.78 × 58,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.72x = 14,493,070,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,070,941.89/164,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,334.83

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