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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,179.22, 246,268.86 and 39,520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,179.22, 246,268.86 and 39,520.22 is: 59,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,179.22 : 246,268.86 = 39,520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,179.22/246,268.86 = 39,520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,179.22x = 246,268.86 × 39,520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,179.22x = 9,732,599,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,599,526.35/164,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,280.34

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