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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,097.63, 588,174.57 and 164,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,097.63, 588,174.57 and 164,163.90 is: 246,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,097.63 : 588,174.57 = 164,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,097.63/588,174.57 = 164,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,097.63x = 588,174.57 × 164,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,097.63x = 96,557,031,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,557,031,292.02/392,097.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,257.63

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