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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,328.44, 246,498.82 and 45,996.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,328.44, 246,498.82 and 45,996.71 is: 68,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,328.44 : 246,498.82 = 45,996.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,328.44/246,498.82 = 45,996.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,328.44x = 246,498.82 × 45,996.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,328.44x = 11,338,133,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,338,133,391.40/164,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,996.78

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