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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,161.82, 246,242.70 and 39,502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,161.82, 246,242.70 and 39,502.82 is: 59,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,161.82 : 246,242.70 = 39,502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,161.82/246,242.70 = 39,502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,161.82x = 246,242.70 × 39,502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,161.82x = 9,727,281,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,281,054.41/164,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,254.22

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