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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,261.70, 246,392.94 and 45,932.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,261.70, 246,392.94 and 45,932.85 is: 68,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,261.70 : 246,392.94 = 45,932.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,261.70/246,392.94 = 45,932.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,261.70x = 246,392.94 × 45,932.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,261.70x = 11,317,529,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317,529,954.08/164,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,899.38

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