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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,228.72, 246,233.67 and 59,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,228.72, 246,233.67 and 59,034.02 is: 88,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,228.72 : 246,233.67 = 59,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,228.72/246,233.67 = 59,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,228.72x = 246,233.67 × 59,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,228.72x = 14,536,162,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,536,162,168.29/164,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,511.70

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