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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,285.72, 414,387.90 and 164,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,285.72, 414,387.90 and 164,319.12 is: 226,756.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,285.72 : 414,387.90 = 164,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,285.72/414,387.90 = 164,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,285.72x = 414,387.90 × 164,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,285.72x = 68,091,855,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091,855,066.65/300,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,756.89

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