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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,165.85, 246,204.99 and 45,816.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,165.85, 246,204.99 and 45,816.39 is: 68,712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,165.85 : 246,204.99 = 45,816.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,165.85/246,204.99 = 45,816.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,165.85x = 246,204.99 × 45,816.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,165.85x = 11,280,223,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,223,841.79/164,165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,712.37

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