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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,637.24, 246,950.31 and 69,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,637.24, 246,950.31 and 69,806.40 is: 104,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,637.24 : 246,950.31 = 69,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,637.24/246,950.31 = 69,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,637.24x = 246,950.31 × 69,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,637.24x = 17,238,712,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,712,119.98/164,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,707.25

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