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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,209.76, 246,246.80 and 57,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,209.76, 246,246.80 and 57,571.36 is: 86,333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,209.76 : 246,246.80 = 57,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,209.76/246,246.80 = 57,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,209.76x = 246,246.80 × 57,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,209.76x = 14,176,763,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,763,171.65/164,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,333.26

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