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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,374.25, 246,572.42 and 57,745.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,374.25, 246,572.42 and 57,745.24 is: 86,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,374.25 : 246,572.42 = 57,745.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,374.25/246,572.42 = 57,745.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,374.25x = 246,572.42 × 57,745.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,374.25x = 14,238,382,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,382,665.12/164,374.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,621.74

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