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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,245.02, 246,404.46 and 59,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,245.02, 246,404.46 and 59,064 is: 88,609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,245.02 : 246,404.46 = 59,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,245.02/246,404.46 = 59,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,245.02x = 246,404.46 × 59,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,245.02x = 14,553,633,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,633,025.44/164,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,609.28

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