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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,425.93, 499,771.95 and 164,696.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,425.93, 499,771.95 and 164,696.45 is: 246,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,425.93 : 499,771.95 = 164,696.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,425.93/499,771.95 = 164,696.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,425.93x = 499,771.95 × 164,696.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,425.93x = 82,310,665,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,310,665,974.58/333,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,863.42

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