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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,449.20, 381,673.80 and 164,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,449.20, 381,673.80 and 164,636.40 is: 246,954.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,449.20 : 381,673.80 = 164,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,449.20/381,673.80 = 164,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,449.20x = 381,673.80 × 164,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,449.20x = 62,837,400,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,837,400,406.32/254,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,954.60

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