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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,290.59, 246,450.90 and 45,961.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,290.59, 246,450.90 and 45,961.58 is: 68,946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,290.59 : 246,450.90 = 45,961.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,290.59/246,450.90 = 45,961.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,290.59x = 246,450.90 × 45,961.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,290.59x = 11,327,271,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327,271,524.17/164,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,946.56

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