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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,314.87, 246,324.63 and 59,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,314.87, 246,324.63 and 59,060 is: 88,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,314.87 : 246,324.63 = 59,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,314.87/246,324.63 = 59,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,314.87x = 246,324.63 × 59,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,314.87x = 14,547,932,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,932,647.80/164,314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,536.92

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