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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,499.17, 414,688.95 and 164,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,499.17, 414,688.95 and 164,541.71 is: 227,067.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,499.17 : 414,688.95 = 164,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,499.17/414,688.95 = 164,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,499.17x = 414,688.95 × 164,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,499.17x = 68,233,629,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233,629,987.83/300,499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,067.62

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