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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,426.70, 246,646.91 and 52,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,426.70, 246,646.91 and 52,104.43 is: 78,158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,426.70 : 246,646.91 = 52,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,426.70/246,646.91 = 52,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,426.70x = 246,646.91 × 52,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,426.70x = 12,851,396,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,396,591.68/164,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,158.82

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