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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,567.76, 414,778.44 and 166,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,567.76, 414,778.44 and 166,428.88 is: 229,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,567.76 : 414,778.44 = 166,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,567.76/414,778.44 = 166,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,567.76x = 414,778.44 × 166,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,567.76x = 69,031,111,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,031,111,217.35/300,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,669.05

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