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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,662.26, 247,013.59 and 46,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,662.26, 247,013.59 and 46,333.72 is: 69,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,662.26 : 247,013.59 = 46,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,662.26/247,013.59 = 46,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,662.26x = 247,013.59 × 46,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,662.26x = 11,445,057,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,445,057,280.19/164,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,506.26

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