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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,315.30, 456,472.95 and 164,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,315.30, 456,472.95 and 164,347.30 is: 246,520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,315.30 : 456,472.95 = 164,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,315.30/456,472.95 = 164,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,315.30x = 456,472.95 × 164,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,315.30x = 75,020,096,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,020,096,855.54/304,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,520.95

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