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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,228.21, 246,232.93 and 59,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,228.21, 246,232.93 and 59,033.51 is: 88,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,228.21 : 246,232.93 = 59,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,228.21/246,232.93 = 59,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,228.21x = 246,232.93 × 59,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,228.21x = 14,535,994,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,994,135.48/164,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,510.95

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