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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,302.62, 246,391.96 and 57,653.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,302.62, 246,391.96 and 57,653.56 is: 86,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,302.62 : 246,391.96 = 57,653.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,302.62/246,391.96 = 57,653.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,302.62x = 246,391.96 × 57,653.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,302.62x = 14,205,373,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205,373,649.38/164,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,458.59

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