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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,002.24, 414,002.96 and 164,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,002.24, 414,002.96 and 164,036.88 is: 226,370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,002.24 : 414,002.96 = 164,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,002.24/414,002.96 = 164,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,002.24x = 414,002.96 × 164,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,002.24x = 67,911,753,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,911,753,869.16/300,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,370.82

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