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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,470.62, 499,016.97 and 164,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,470.62, 499,016.97 and 164,180.97 is: 246,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,470.62 : 499,016.97 = 164,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,470.62/499,016.97 = 164,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,470.62x = 499,016.97 × 164,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,470.62x = 81,929,090,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,929,090,181.06/332,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,425.05

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