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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,316.57, 456,670.70 and 164,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,316.57, 456,670.70 and 164,171.93 is: 246,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,316.57 : 456,670.70 = 164,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,316.57/456,670.70 = 164,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,316.57x = 456,670.70 × 164,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,316.57x = 74,972,510,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,510,193.45/304,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,363.55

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