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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,579.52, 246,940.59 and 58,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,579.52, 246,940.59 and 58,039.59 is: 87,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,579.52 : 246,940.59 = 58,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,579.52/246,940.59 = 58,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,579.52x = 246,940.59 × 58,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,579.52x = 14,332,330,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,330,597.96/164,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,084.53

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