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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,280.12, 246,419.64 and 39,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,280.12, 246,419.64 and 39,621.12 is: 59,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,280.12 : 246,419.64 = 39,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,280.12/246,419.64 = 39,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,280.12x = 246,419.64 × 39,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,280.12x = 9,763,422,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763,422,126.80/164,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,431.55

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