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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,573.55, 246,860.34 and 39,914.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,573.55, 246,860.34 and 39,914.55 is: 59,871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,573.55 : 246,860.34 = 39,914.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,573.55/246,860.34 = 39,914.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,573.55x = 246,860.34 × 39,914.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,573.55x = 9,853,319,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,319,383.95/164,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,871.83

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