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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,305.21, 246,498.82 and 45,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,305.21, 246,498.82 and 45,975.52 is: 68,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,305.21 : 246,498.82 = 45,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,305.21/246,498.82 = 45,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,305.21x = 246,498.82 × 45,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,305.21x = 11,332,912,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,332,912,444.66/164,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,974.76

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