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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,160.12, 246,284.04 and 58,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,160.12, 246,284.04 and 58,980 is: 88,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,160.12 : 246,284.04 = 58,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,160.12/246,284.04 = 58,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,160.12x = 246,284.04 × 58,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,160.12x = 14,525,832,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,832,679.20/164,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,485.76

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