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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,522.63, 246,785.22 and 39,863.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,522.63, 246,785.22 and 39,863.63 is: 59,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,522.63 : 246,785.22 = 39,863.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,522.63/246,785.22 = 39,863.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,522.63x = 246,785.22 × 39,863.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,522.63x = 9,837,754,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,754,699.55/164,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,795.75

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