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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,117.22, 246,217.31 and 45,788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,117.22, 246,217.31 and 45,788.46 is: 68,694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,117.22 : 246,217.31 = 45,788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,117.22/246,217.31 = 45,788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,117.22x = 246,217.31 × 45,788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,117.22x = 11,273,909,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273,909,990.21/164,117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,694.26

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