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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,317.16, 275,037.68 and 164,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,317.16, 275,037.68 and 164,459.20 is: 245,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,317.16 : 275,037.68 = 164,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,317.16/275,037.68 = 164,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,317.16x = 275,037.68 × 164,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,317.16x = 45,232,476,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232,476,822.66/184,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,405.67

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