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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,072.91, 246,123.24 and 45,744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,072.91, 246,123.24 and 45,744.35 is: 68,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,072.91 : 246,123.24 = 45,744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,072.91/246,123.24 = 45,744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,072.91x = 246,123.24 × 45,744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,072.91x = 11,258,747,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258,747,633.69/164,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,620.39

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