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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,022.84, 436,096.62 and 164,526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,022.84, 436,096.62 and 164,526.76 is: 246,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,022.84 : 436,096.62 = 164,526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,022.84/436,096.62 = 164,526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,022.84x = 436,096.62 × 164,526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,022.84x = 71,749,563,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,749,563,935.55/291,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,542.72

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