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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,246.60, 363,995.10 and 164,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,246.60, 363,995.10 and 164,514.60 is: 246,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,246.60 : 363,995.10 = 164,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,246.60/363,995.10 = 164,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,246.60x = 363,995.10 × 164,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,246.60x = 59,882,508,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,508,278.46/243,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,180.25

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