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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,096.02, 588,172.14 and 164,162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,096.02, 588,172.14 and 164,162.27 is: 246,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,096.02 : 588,172.14 = 164,162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,096.02/588,172.14 = 164,162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,096.02x = 588,172.14 × 164,162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,096.02x = 96,555,673,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,555,673,653.16/392,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,255.17

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