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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,173.36, 246,216.22 and 45,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,173.36, 246,216.22 and 45,823.88 is: 68,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,173.36 : 246,216.22 = 45,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,173.36/246,216.22 = 45,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,173.36x = 246,216.22 × 45,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,173.36x = 11,282,582,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,582,519.33/164,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,723.59

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