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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,289.83, 246,449.77 and 45,960.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,289.83, 246,449.77 and 45,960.83 is: 68,945.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,289.83 : 246,449.77 = 45,960.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,289.83/246,449.77 = 45,960.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,289.83x = 246,449.77 × 45,960.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,289.83x = 11,327,034,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327,034,635.36/164,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,945.44

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