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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,159.34, 246,216.93 and 45,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,159.34, 246,216.93 and 45,842.64 is: 68,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,159.34 : 246,216.93 = 45,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,159.34/246,216.93 = 45,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,159.34x = 246,216.93 × 45,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,159.34x = 11,287,234,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,234,083.90/164,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,757.79

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