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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,459.92, 246,765.24 and 89,467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,459.92, 246,765.24 and 89,467.72 is: 134,242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,459.92 : 246,765.24 = 89,467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,459.92/246,765.24 = 89,467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,459.92x = 246,765.24 × 89,467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,459.92x = 22,077,523,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,523,398.05/164,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,242.58

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