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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,316.60, 246,572.10 and 59,121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,316.60, 246,572.10 and 59,121.90 is: 88,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,316.60 : 246,572.10 = 59,121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,316.60/246,572.10 = 59,121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,316.60x = 246,572.10 × 59,121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,316.60x = 14,577,811,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,811,038.99/164,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,717.82

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