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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,010.60, 456,015.90 and 164,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,010.60, 456,015.90 and 164,042.60 is: 246,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,010.60 : 456,015.90 = 164,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,010.60/456,015.90 = 164,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,010.60x = 456,015.90 × 164,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,010.60x = 74,806,033,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,806,033,877.34/304,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,063.90

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