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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,317.07, 456,671.45 and 164,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,317.07, 456,671.45 and 164,172.43 is: 246,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,317.07 : 456,671.45 = 164,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,317.07/456,671.45 = 164,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,317.07x = 456,671.45 × 164,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,317.07x = 74,972,861,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,861,658.12/304,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,364.30

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