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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,780.27, 545,731.16 and 164,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,780.27, 545,731.16 and 164,096.24 is: 246,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,780.27 : 545,731.16 = 164,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,780.27/545,731.16 = 164,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,780.27x = 545,731.16 × 164,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,780.27x = 89,552,427,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,552,427,857.70/363,780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,171.76

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