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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,518.08, 246,774.72 and 39,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,518.08, 246,774.72 and 39,858.24 is: 59,786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,518.08 : 246,774.72 = 39,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,518.08/246,774.72 = 39,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,518.08x = 246,774.72 × 39,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,518.08x = 9,836,006,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,006,015.69/164,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,786.78

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