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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,143.24, 246,214.86 and 39,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,143.24, 246,214.86 and 39,484.24 is: 59,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,143.24 : 246,214.86 = 39,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,143.24/246,214.86 = 39,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,143.24x = 246,214.86 × 39,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,143.24x = 9,721,606,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,606,623.81/164,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,226.36

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