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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,327.43, 246,518.38 and 57,683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,327.43, 246,518.38 and 57,683.72 is: 86,535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,327.43 : 246,518.38 = 57,683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,327.43/246,518.38 = 57,683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,327.43x = 246,518.38 × 57,683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,327.43x = 14,220,095,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,095,974.18/164,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,535.13

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