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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,430.15, 246,645.23 and 39,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,430.15, 246,645.23 and 39,771.15 is: 59,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,430.15 : 246,645.23 = 39,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,430.15/246,645.23 = 39,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,430.15x = 246,645.23 × 39,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,430.15x = 9,809,364,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,364,240.26/164,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,656.73

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