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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,488.16, 414,657.90 and 164,496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,488.16, 414,657.90 and 164,496.05 is: 226,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,488.16 : 414,657.90 = 164,496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,488.16/414,657.90 = 164,496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,488.16x = 414,657.90 × 164,496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,488.16x = 68,209,586,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,209,586,651.30/300,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,995.92

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