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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,251.71, 246,339.90 and 45,931.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,251.71, 246,339.90 and 45,931.37 is: 68,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,251.71 : 246,339.90 = 45,931.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,251.71/246,339.90 = 45,931.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,251.71x = 246,339.90 × 45,931.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,251.71x = 11,314,727,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314,727,860.96/164,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,886.51

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