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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,291.08, 246,451.64 and 45,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,291.08, 246,451.64 and 45,962.08 is: 68,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,291.08 : 246,451.64 = 45,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,291.08/246,451.64 = 45,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,291.08x = 246,451.64 × 45,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,291.08x = 11,327,429,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327,429,993.81/164,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,947.32

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