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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,182.76, 485,865.09 and 164,298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,182.76, 485,865.09 and 164,298.89 is: 246,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,182.76 : 485,865.09 = 164,298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,182.76/485,865.09 = 164,298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,182.76x = 485,865.09 × 164,298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,182.76x = 79,827,092,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827,092,547.42/324,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,241.02

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