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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,248.09, 486,668.76 and 164,434.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,248.09, 486,668.76 and 164,434.33 is: 246,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,248.09 : 486,668.76 = 164,434.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,248.09/486,668.76 = 164,434.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,248.09x = 486,668.76 × 164,434.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,248.09x = 80,025,050,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,025,050,105.48/324,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,801.92

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