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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,232.94, 414,317.75 and 164,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,232.94, 414,317.75 and 164,265.18 is: 226,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,232.94 : 414,317.75 = 164,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,232.94/414,317.75 = 164,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,232.94x = 414,317.75 × 164,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,232.94x = 68,057,978,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,057,978,959.62/300,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,683.92

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