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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,246.78, 414,337.01 and 164,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,246.78, 414,337.01 and 164,279.15 is: 226,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,246.78 : 414,337.01 = 164,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,246.78/414,337.01 = 164,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,246.78x = 414,337.01 × 164,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,246.78x = 68,066,928,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,066,928,923.26/300,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,703.28

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