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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,627.46, 246,913.25 and 46,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,627.46, 246,913.25 and 46,270.98 is: 69,398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,627.46 : 246,913.25 = 46,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,627.46/246,913.25 = 46,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,627.46x = 246,913.25 × 46,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,627.46x = 11,424,917,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,424,917,821.13/164,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,398.62

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