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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,311.89, 246,467.85 and 39,652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,311.89, 246,467.85 and 39,652.89 is: 59,479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,311.89 : 246,467.85 = 39,652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,311.89/246,467.85 = 39,652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,311.89x = 246,467.85 × 39,652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,311.89x = 9,773,162,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,162,544.59/164,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,479.34

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