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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,484.88, 246,727.96 and 39,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,484.88, 246,727.96 and 39,825.68 is: 59,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,484.88 : 246,727.96 = 39,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,484.88/246,727.96 = 39,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,484.88x = 246,727.96 × 39,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,484.88x = 9,826,108,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826,108,782.01/164,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,738.67

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