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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,341.89, 246,513.03 and 39,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,341.89, 246,513.03 and 39,682.89 is: 59,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,341.89 : 246,513.03 = 39,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,341.89/246,513.03 = 39,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,341.89x = 246,513.03 × 39,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,341.89x = 9,782,349,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,349,453.06/164,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,524.38

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