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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,317.58, 246,473.79 and 84,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,317.58, 246,473.79 and 84,309.36 is: 126,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,317.58 : 246,473.79 = 84,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,317.58/246,473.79 = 84,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,317.58x = 246,473.79 × 84,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,317.58x = 20,780,047,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780,047,491.67/164,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,462.72

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