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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,664.34, 246,996.69 and 40,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,664.34, 246,996.69 and 40,005.34 is: 60,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,664.34 : 246,996.69 = 40,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,664.34/246,996.69 = 40,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,664.34x = 246,996.69 × 40,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,664.34x = 9,881,186,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881,186,562.32/164,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,008.05

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