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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,145.61, 246,262.29 and 58,965.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,145.61, 246,262.29 and 58,965.49 is: 88,464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,145.61 : 246,262.29 = 58,965.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,145.61/246,262.29 = 58,965.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,145.61x = 246,262.29 × 58,965.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,145.61x = 14,520,976,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,976,598.37/164,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,464.00

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