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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,996.80, 545,865.60 and 164,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,996.80, 545,865.60 and 164,412.80 is: 246,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,996.80 : 545,865.60 = 164,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,996.80/545,865.60 = 164,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,996.80x = 545,865.60 × 164,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,996.80x = 89,747,291,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,747,291,719.68/363,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,560.66

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