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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,451.13, 246,715.69 and 53,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,451.13, 246,715.69 and 53,643.13 is: 80,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,451.13 : 246,715.69 = 53,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,451.13/246,715.69 = 53,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,451.13x = 246,715.69 × 53,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,451.13x = 13,234,601,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,234,601,831.71/164,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,477.41

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