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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,186.42, 246,294.20 and 59,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,186.42, 246,294.20 and 59,035.46 is: 88,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,186.42 : 246,294.20 = 59,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,186.42/246,294.20 = 59,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,186.42x = 246,294.20 × 59,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,186.42x = 14,540,090,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540,090,308.45/164,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,558.42

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