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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,172.36, 246,214.72 and 45,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,172.36, 246,214.72 and 45,822.88 is: 68,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,172.36 : 246,214.72 = 45,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,172.36/246,214.72 = 45,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,172.36x = 246,214.72 × 45,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,172.36x = 11,282,267,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,267,568.79/164,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,722.09

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