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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,521.94, 246,799.10 and 68,439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,521.94, 246,799.10 and 68,439.43 is: 102,665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,521.94 : 246,799.10 = 68,439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,521.94/246,799.10 = 68,439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,521.94x = 246,799.10 × 68,439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,521.94x = 16,890,790,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890,790,208.11/164,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,665.89

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