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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,541, 531,513.20 and 164,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,541, 531,513.20 and 164,905 is: 247,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,541 : 531,513.20 = 164,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,541/531,513.20 = 164,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,541x = 531,513.20 × 164,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,541x = 87,649,184,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,649,184,246.00/354,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,218.75

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