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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,390.06, 414,538.43 and 164,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,390.06, 414,538.43 and 164,424.72 is: 226,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,390.06 : 414,538.43 = 164,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,390.06/414,538.43 = 164,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,390.06x = 414,538.43 × 164,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,390.06x = 68,160,364,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,160,364,459.87/300,390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,906.19

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