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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,423.93, 499,768.96 and 164,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,423.93, 499,768.96 and 164,694.45 is: 246,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,423.93 : 499,768.96 = 164,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,423.93/499,768.96 = 164,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,423.93x = 499,768.96 × 164,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,423.93x = 82,309,170,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,309,170,671.96/333,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,860.42

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