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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,315.58, 246,470.79 and 84,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,315.58, 246,470.79 and 84,307.36 is: 126,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,315.58 : 246,470.79 = 84,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,315.58/246,470.79 = 84,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,315.58x = 246,470.79 × 84,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,315.58x = 20,779,301,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,779,301,622.01/164,315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,459.72

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