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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,377.72, 414,520.15 and 162,556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,377.72, 414,520.15 and 162,556.37 is: 224,327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,377.72 : 414,520.15 = 162,556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,377.72/414,520.15 = 162,556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,377.72x = 414,520.15 × 162,556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,377.72x = 67,382,890,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382,890,875.86/300,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,327.19

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