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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,145.28, 246,217.76 and 58,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,145.28, 246,217.76 and 58,964.32 is: 88,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,145.28 : 246,217.76 = 58,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,145.28/246,217.76 = 58,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,145.28x = 246,217.76 × 58,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,145.28x = 14,518,062,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518,062,790.32/164,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,446.42

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