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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,247.82, 246,371.54 and 39,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,247.82, 246,371.54 and 39,588.82 is: 59,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,247.82 : 246,371.54 = 39,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,247.82/246,371.54 = 39,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,247.82x = 246,371.54 × 39,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,247.82x = 9,753,558,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,753,558,550.18/164,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,383.18

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