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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,413.26, 246,639.33 and 52,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,413.26, 246,639.33 and 52,098.66 is: 78,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,413.26 : 246,639.33 = 52,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,413.26/246,639.33 = 52,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,413.26x = 246,639.33 × 52,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,413.26x = 12,849,578,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,578,596.30/164,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,154.15

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