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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,002.82, 414,004.26 and 164,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,002.82, 414,004.26 and 164,037.36 is: 226,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,002.82 : 414,004.26 = 164,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,002.82/414,004.26 = 164,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,002.82x = 414,004.26 × 164,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,002.82x = 67,912,165,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,912,165,839.15/300,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,371.76

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