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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,711.72, 414,982.15 and 164,750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,711.72, 414,982.15 and 164,750.49 is: 227,355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,711.72 : 414,982.15 = 164,750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,711.72/414,982.15 = 164,750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,711.72x = 414,982.15 × 164,750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,711.72x = 68,368,512,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,368,512,141.88/300,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,355.66

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