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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,282.97, 246,386.79 and 45,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,282.97, 246,386.79 and 45,966.27 is: 68,938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,282.97 : 246,386.79 = 45,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,282.97/246,386.79 = 45,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,282.97x = 246,386.79 × 45,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,282.97x = 11,325,481,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325,481,713.57/164,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,938.87

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