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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,314.57, 456,667.70 and 164,169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,314.57, 456,667.70 and 164,169.93 is: 246,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,314.57 : 456,667.70 = 164,169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,314.57/456,667.70 = 164,169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,314.57x = 456,667.70 × 164,169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,314.57x = 74,971,103,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,971,103,521.41/304,314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,360.55

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