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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,771.31, 246,990.78 and 64,892.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,771.31, 246,990.78 and 64,892.91 is: 97,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,771.31 : 246,990.78 = 64,892.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,771.31/246,990.78 = 64,892.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,771.31x = 246,990.78 × 64,892.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,771.31x = 16,027,950,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,950,457.37/164,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,273.92

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