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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,004.60, 456,006.90 and 164,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,004.60, 456,006.90 and 164,036.60 is: 246,054.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,004.60 : 456,006.90 = 164,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,004.60/456,006.90 = 164,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,004.60x = 456,006.90 × 164,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,004.60x = 74,801,821,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801,821,452.54/304,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,054.90

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