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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,521.63, 246,783.72 and 39,862.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,521.63, 246,783.72 and 39,862.63 is: 59,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,521.63 : 246,783.72 = 39,862.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,521.63/246,783.72 = 39,862.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,521.63x = 246,783.72 × 39,862.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,521.63x = 9,837,446,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,446,886.47/164,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,794.25

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