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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.10, 545,784.15 and 164,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.10, 545,784.15 and 164,272.10 is: 246,408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.10 : 545,784.15 = 164,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.10/545,784.15 = 164,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.10x = 545,784.15 × 164,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.10x = 89,657,108,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,657,108,467.22/363,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,408.15

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