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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,271.83, 246,407.76 and 57,739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,271.83, 246,407.76 and 57,739.41 is: 86,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,271.83 : 246,407.76 = 57,739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,271.83/246,407.76 = 57,739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,271.83x = 246,407.76 × 57,739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,271.83x = 14,227,438,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,438,681.82/164,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,609.12

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