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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,652.26, 246,978.39 and 46,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,652.26, 246,978.39 and 46,323.54 is: 69,485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,652.26 : 246,978.39 = 46,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,652.26/246,978.39 = 46,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,652.26x = 246,978.39 × 46,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,652.26x = 11,440,913,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440,913,328.30/164,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,485.31

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