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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,990.60, 403,485.90 and 164,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,990.60, 403,485.90 and 164,014.60 is: 246,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,990.60 : 403,485.90 = 164,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,990.60/403,485.90 = 164,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,990.60x = 403,485.90 × 164,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,990.60x = 66,177,578,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,177,578,494.14/268,990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,021.90

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