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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,392.74, 246,530.79 and 59,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,392.74, 246,530.79 and 59,183.46 is: 88,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,392.74 : 246,530.79 = 59,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,392.74/246,530.79 = 59,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,392.74x = 246,530.79 × 59,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,392.74x = 14,590,545,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590,545,148.73/164,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,754.19

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