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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,493.81, 246,739.91 and 39,834.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,493.81, 246,739.91 and 39,834.81 is: 59,752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,493.81 : 246,739.91 = 39,834.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,493.81/246,739.91 = 39,834.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,493.81x = 246,739.91 × 39,834.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,493.81x = 9,828,837,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828,837,235.09/164,493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,752.02

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