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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,638.70, 302,458.05 and 164,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,638.70, 302,458.05 and 164,313.90 is: 246,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,638.70 : 302,458.05 = 164,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,638.70/302,458.05 = 164,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,638.70x = 302,458.05 × 164,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,638.70x = 49,698,061,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698,061,781.90/201,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,470.85

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