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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,611.59, 414,844.39 and 162,790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,611.59, 414,844.39 and 162,790.76 is: 224,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,611.59 : 414,844.39 = 162,790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,611.59/414,844.39 = 162,790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,611.59x = 414,844.39 × 162,790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,611.59x = 67,532,831,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,532,831,862.59/300,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,651.46

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