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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,373.98, 246,412.95 and 59,118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,373.98, 246,412.95 and 59,118.95 is: 88,625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,373.98 : 246,412.95 = 59,118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,373.98/246,412.95 = 59,118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,373.98x = 246,412.95 × 59,118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,373.98x = 14,567,674,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,674,870.40/164,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,625.19

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