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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,329.46, 493,204.75 and 168,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,329.46, 493,204.75 and 168,983.42 is: 253,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,329.46 : 493,204.75 = 168,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,329.46/493,204.75 = 168,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,329.46x = 493,204.75 × 168,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,329.46x = 83,343,422,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,343,422,526.76/329,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,070.05

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