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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,992.60, 403,488.90 and 164,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,992.60, 403,488.90 and 164,016.60 is: 246,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,992.60 : 403,488.90 = 164,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,992.60/403,488.90 = 164,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,992.60x = 403,488.90 × 164,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,992.60x = 66,178,877,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178,877,515.74/268,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,024.90

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