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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,511.08, 414,704.34 and 166,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,511.08, 414,704.34 and 166,375.08 is: 229,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,511.08 : 414,704.34 = 166,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,511.08/414,704.34 = 166,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,511.08x = 414,704.34 × 166,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,511.08x = 68,996,467,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,996,467,743.85/300,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,597.08

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