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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,531.52, 246,794.40 and 53,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,531.52, 246,794.40 and 53,723.52 is: 80,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,531.52 : 246,794.40 = 53,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,531.52/246,794.40 = 53,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,531.52x = 246,794.40 × 53,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,531.52x = 13,258,663,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258,663,884.29/164,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,584.34

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