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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,849.46, 562,211.55 and 164,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,849.46, 562,211.55 and 164,430.90 is: 246,618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,849.46 : 562,211.55 = 164,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,849.46/562,211.55 = 164,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,849.46x = 562,211.55 × 164,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,849.46x = 92,444,951,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,444,951,156.90/374,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,618.87

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