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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,059.36, 414,080.88 and 165,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,059.36, 414,080.88 and 165,923.36 is: 228,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,059.36 : 414,080.88 = 165,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,059.36/414,080.88 = 165,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,059.36x = 414,080.88 × 165,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,059.36x = 68,705,690,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705,690,921.36/300,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,973.66

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