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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,611.22, 246,931.40 and 46,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,611.22, 246,931.40 and 46,283.58 is: 69,429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,611.22 : 246,931.40 = 46,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,611.22/246,931.40 = 46,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,611.22x = 246,931.40 × 46,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,611.22x = 11,428,869,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,428,869,322.12/164,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,429.47

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