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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,272.60, 364,034.10 and 164,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,272.60, 364,034.10 and 164,540.60 is: 246,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,272.60 : 364,034.10 = 164,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,272.60/364,034.10 = 164,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,272.60x = 364,034.10 × 164,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,272.60x = 59,898,389,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898,389,234.46/243,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,219.22

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