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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,272.10, 364,033.35 and 164,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,272.10, 364,033.35 and 164,540.10 is: 246,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,272.10 : 364,033.35 = 164,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,272.10/364,033.35 = 164,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,272.10x = 364,033.35 × 164,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,272.10x = 59,898,083,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898,083,812.34/243,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,218.47

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