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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,078.40, 246,044.70 and 64,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,078.40, 246,044.70 and 64,205.40 is: 96,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,078.40 : 246,044.70 = 64,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,078.40/246,044.70 = 64,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,078.40x = 246,044.70 × 64,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,078.40x = 15,797,398,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797,398,381.38/164,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,279.57

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