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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,162.82, 246,244.20 and 39,503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,162.82, 246,244.20 and 39,503.82 is: 59,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,162.82 : 246,244.20 = 39,503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,162.82/246,244.20 = 39,503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,162.82x = 246,244.20 × 39,503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,162.82x = 9,727,586,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,586,552.84/164,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,255.72

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