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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,536.95, 246,754.35 and 59,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,536.95, 246,754.35 and 59,342.25 is: 88,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,536.95 : 246,754.35 = 59,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,536.95/246,754.35 = 59,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,536.95x = 246,754.35 × 59,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,536.95x = 14,642,958,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,958,326.29/164,536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,994.95

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