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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,323.44, 246,485.16 and 59,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,323.44, 246,485.16 and 59,139.72 is: 88,709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,323.44 : 246,485.16 = 59,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,323.44/246,485.16 = 59,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,323.44x = 246,485.16 × 59,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,323.44x = 14,577,063,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,063,346.56/164,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,709.58

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