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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,099.78, 414,131.82 and 164,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,099.78, 414,131.82 and 164,133.24 is: 226,500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,099.78 : 414,131.82 = 164,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,099.78/414,131.82 = 164,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,099.78x = 414,131.82 × 164,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,099.78x = 67,972,797,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,972,797,403.70/300,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,500.66

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