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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,178.22, 246,267.36 and 39,519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,178.22, 246,267.36 and 39,519.22 is: 59,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,178.22 : 246,267.36 = 39,519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,178.22/246,267.36 = 39,519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,178.22x = 246,267.36 × 39,519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,178.22x = 9,732,293,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,293,978.66/164,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,278.84

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