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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,264.72, 246,396.66 and 39,605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,264.72, 246,396.66 and 39,605.72 is: 59,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,264.72 : 246,396.66 = 39,605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,264.72/246,396.66 = 39,605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,264.72x = 246,396.66 × 39,605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,264.72x = 9,758,717,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,717,124.90/164,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,408.48

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