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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,254.71, 246,344.40 and 45,934.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,254.71, 246,344.40 and 45,934.37 is: 68,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,254.71 : 246,344.40 = 45,934.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,254.71/246,344.40 = 45,934.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,254.71x = 246,344.40 × 45,934.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,254.71x = 11,315,673,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,673,585.31/164,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,891.01

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