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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,427.14, 246,647.57 and 52,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,427.14, 246,647.57 and 52,104.87 is: 78,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,427.14 : 246,647.57 = 52,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,427.14/246,647.57 = 52,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,427.14x = 246,647.57 × 52,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,427.14x = 12,851,539,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,539,310.14/164,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,159.48

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