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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,229.77, 414,313.40 and 164,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,229.77, 414,313.40 and 164,261.75 is: 226,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,229.77 : 414,313.40 = 164,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,229.77/414,313.40 = 164,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,229.77x = 414,313.40 × 164,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,229.77x = 68,055,845,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,055,845,161.41/300,229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,679.21

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