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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,617.79, 246,926.80 and 46,289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,617.79, 246,926.80 and 46,289.14 is: 69,433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,617.79 : 246,926.80 = 46,289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,617.79/246,926.80 = 46,289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,617.79x = 246,926.80 × 46,289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,617.79x = 11,430,028,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430,028,983.51/164,617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,433.74

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