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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,275.59, 246,427.36 and 45,947.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,275.59, 246,427.36 and 45,947.01 is: 68,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,275.59 : 246,427.36 = 45,947.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,275.59/246,427.36 = 45,947.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,275.59x = 246,427.36 × 45,947.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,275.59x = 11,322,600,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322,600,259.33/164,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,924.42

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