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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,295.54, 246,443.72 and 45,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,295.54, 246,443.72 and 45,967.91 is: 68,951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,295.54 : 246,443.72 = 45,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,295.54/246,443.72 = 45,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,295.54x = 246,443.72 × 45,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,295.54x = 11,328,501,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,328,501,278.97/164,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,951.97

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