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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,261.84, 246,419.37 and 64,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,261.84, 246,419.37 and 64,367.87 is: 96,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,261.84 : 246,419.37 = 64,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,261.84/246,419.37 = 64,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,261.84x = 246,419.37 × 64,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,261.84x = 15,861,488,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,488,741.55/164,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,562.23

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