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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,265.80, 433,898.70 and 164,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,265.80, 433,898.70 and 164,849.80 is: 247,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,265.80 : 433,898.70 = 164,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,265.80/433,898.70 = 164,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,265.80x = 433,898.70 × 164,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,265.80x = 71,528,113,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,528,113,915.26/289,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,274.70

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