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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,196.26, 531,004.86 and 164,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,196.26, 531,004.86 and 164,774.70 is: 247,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,196.26 : 531,004.86 = 164,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,196.26/531,004.86 = 164,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,196.26x = 531,004.86 × 164,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,196.26x = 87,496,166,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,496,166,505.04/354,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,027.36

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