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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,272.14, 246,407.49 and 64,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,272.14, 246,407.49 and 64,361.78 is: 96,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,272.14 : 246,407.49 = 64,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,272.14/246,407.49 = 64,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,272.14x = 246,407.49 × 64,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,272.14x = 15,859,223,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,223,429.69/164,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,542.38

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