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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,274.21, 246,373.65 and 45,953.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,274.21, 246,373.65 and 45,953.91 is: 68,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,274.21 : 246,373.65 = 45,953.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,274.21/246,373.65 = 45,953.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,274.21x = 246,373.65 × 45,953.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,274.21x = 11,321,832,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,321,832,538.47/164,274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,920.33

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