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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,728.08, 414,998.40 and 164,755.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,728.08, 414,998.40 and 164,755.41 is: 227,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,728.08 : 414,998.40 = 164,755.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,728.08/414,998.40 = 164,755.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,728.08x = 414,998.40 × 164,755.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,728.08x = 68,373,231,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373,231,541.34/300,728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,358.99

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