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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,687.73, 247,009.73 and 46,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,687.73, 247,009.73 and 46,369.28 is: 69,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,687.73 : 247,009.73 = 46,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,687.73/247,009.73 = 46,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,687.73x = 247,009.73 × 46,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,687.73x = 11,453,661,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,453,661,866.20/164,687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,547.75

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