Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,436, 246,654 and 53,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 164,436, 246,654 and 53,628 is: 80,442
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,436 : 246,654 = 53,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,436/246,654 = 53,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,436x = 246,654 × 53,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,436x = 13,227,560,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,227,560,712/164,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,442
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