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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,427.08, 246,647.47 and 52,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,427.08, 246,647.47 and 52,104.81 is: 78,159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,427.08 : 246,647.47 = 52,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,427.08/246,647.47 = 52,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,427.08x = 246,647.47 × 52,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,427.08x = 12,851,518,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,518,328.09/164,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,159.38

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