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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,305.31, 246,460.19 and 57,685.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,305.31, 246,460.19 and 57,685.01 is: 86,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,305.31 : 246,460.19 = 57,685.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,305.31/246,460.19 = 57,685.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,305.31x = 246,460.19 × 57,685.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,305.31x = 14,217,057,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,057,004.03/164,305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,528.29

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