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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,274.71, 246,374.40 and 45,954.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,274.71, 246,374.40 and 45,954.41 is: 68,921.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,274.71 : 246,374.40 = 45,954.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,274.71/246,374.40 = 45,954.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,274.71x = 246,374.40 × 45,954.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,274.71x = 11,321,990,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,321,990,191.10/164,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,921.08

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