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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.87, 246,118.70 and 45,741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.87, 246,118.70 and 45,741.32 is: 68,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.87 : 246,118.70 = 45,741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.87/246,118.70 = 45,741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.87x = 246,118.70 × 45,741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.87x = 11,257,794,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,794,214.68/164,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,615.85

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