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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,611.44, 246,878.82 and 46,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,611.44, 246,878.82 and 46,294.20 is: 69,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,611.44 : 246,878.82 = 46,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,611.44/246,878.82 = 46,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,611.44x = 246,878.82 × 46,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,611.44x = 11,429,057,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429,057,468.84/164,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,430.52

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