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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,540.48, 414,774.72 and 166,404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,540.48, 414,774.72 and 166,404.48 is: 229,654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,540.48 : 414,774.72 = 166,404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,540.48/414,774.72 = 166,404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,540.48x = 414,774.72 × 166,404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,540.48x = 69,020,371,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,020,371,598.75/300,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,654.16

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