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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,099.28, 246,148.86 and 39,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,099.28, 246,148.86 and 39,440.28 is: 59,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,099.28 : 246,148.86 = 39,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,099.28/246,148.86 = 39,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,099.28x = 246,148.86 × 39,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,099.28x = 9,708,179,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708,179,960.08/164,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,160.41

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