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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,295.88, 246,445.79 and 57,682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,295.88, 246,445.79 and 57,682.51 is: 86,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,295.88 : 246,445.79 = 57,682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,295.88/246,445.79 = 57,682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,295.88x = 246,445.79 × 57,682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,295.88x = 14,215,612,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215,612,552.33/164,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,524.46

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