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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,533.76, 246,800.64 and 39,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,533.76, 246,800.64 and 39,874.76 is: 59,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,533.76 : 246,800.64 = 39,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,533.76/246,800.64 = 39,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,533.76x = 246,800.64 × 39,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,533.76x = 9,841,115,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,115,829.82/164,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,812.14

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