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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,316.58, 246,472.29 and 84,308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,316.58, 246,472.29 and 84,308.36 is: 126,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,316.58 : 246,472.29 = 84,308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,316.58/246,472.29 = 84,308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,316.58x = 246,472.29 × 84,308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,316.58x = 20,779,674,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,779,674,555.34/164,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,461.22

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