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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,640.55, 246,932.03 and 46,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,640.55, 246,932.03 and 46,283.76 is: 69,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,640.55 : 246,932.03 = 46,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,640.55/246,932.03 = 46,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,640.55x = 246,932.03 × 46,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,640.55x = 11,428,942,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,428,942,812.83/164,640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,417.55

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