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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,200, 246,300.06 and 39,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,200, 246,300.06 and 39,541 is: 59,311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,200 : 246,300.06 = 39,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,200/246,300.06 = 39,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,200x = 246,300.06 × 39,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,200x = 9,738,950,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,950,672.46/164,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,311.51

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