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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,271.26, 246,407.70 and 45,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,271.26, 246,407.70 and 45,952.94 is: 68,929.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,271.26 : 246,407.70 = 45,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,271.26/246,407.70 = 45,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,271.26x = 246,407.70 × 45,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,271.26x = 11,323,158,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,323,158,253.64/164,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,929.64

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