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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,566.20, 246,849.32 and 39,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,566.20, 246,849.32 and 39,907.20 is: 59,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,566.20 : 246,849.32 = 39,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,566.20/246,849.32 = 39,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,566.20x = 246,849.32 × 39,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,566.20x = 9,851,065,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851,065,183.10/164,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,860.80

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