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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,469.62, 499,015.47 and 164,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,469.62, 499,015.47 and 164,179.97 is: 246,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,469.62 : 499,015.47 = 164,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,469.62/499,015.47 = 164,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,469.62x = 499,015.47 × 164,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,469.62x = 81,928,344,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,928,344,894.14/332,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,423.55

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