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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,113.27, 246,211.42 and 45,784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,113.27, 246,211.42 and 45,784.56 is: 68,688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,113.27 : 246,211.42 = 45,784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,113.27/246,211.42 = 45,784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,113.27x = 246,211.42 × 45,784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,113.27x = 11,272,681,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272,681,531.68/164,113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,688.42

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