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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,254.82, 246,382.05 and 39,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,254.82, 246,382.05 and 39,595.82 is: 59,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,254.82 : 246,382.05 = 39,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,254.82/246,382.05 = 39,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,254.82x = 246,382.05 × 39,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,254.82x = 9,755,699,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,699,303.03/164,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,393.69

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