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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,270.03, 246,406.86 and 51,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,270.03, 246,406.86 and 51,947.51 is: 77,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,270.03 : 246,406.86 = 51,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,270.03/246,406.86 = 51,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,270.03x = 246,406.86 × 51,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,270.03x = 12,800,221,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,221,591.88/164,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,921.83

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