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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,313.90, 246,467.88 and 45,983.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,313.90, 246,467.88 and 45,983.43 is: 68,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,313.90 : 246,467.88 = 45,983.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,313.90/246,467.88 = 45,983.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,313.90x = 246,467.88 × 45,983.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,313.90x = 11,333,438,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,333,438,507.23/164,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,974.31

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