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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,329.30, 456,493.95 and 164,361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,329.30, 456,493.95 and 164,361.30 is: 246,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,329.30 : 456,493.95 = 164,361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,329.30/456,493.95 = 164,361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,329.30x = 456,493.95 × 164,361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,329.30x = 75,029,939,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,029,939,064.14/304,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,541.95

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