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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,861.60, 545,792.40 and 164,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,861.60, 545,792.40 and 164,277.60 is: 246,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,861.60 : 545,792.40 = 164,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,861.60/545,792.40 = 164,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,861.60x = 545,792.40 × 164,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,861.60x = 89,661,465,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,661,465,570.24/363,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,416.40

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