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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,071.95, 246,108.93 and 45,744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,071.95, 246,108.93 and 45,744.31 is: 68,616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,071.95 : 246,108.93 = 45,744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,071.95/246,108.93 = 45,744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,071.95x = 246,108.93 × 45,744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,071.95x = 11,258,083,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258,083,187.69/164,071.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,616.75

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