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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,794.21, 415,095.99 and 166,658.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,794.21, 415,095.99 and 166,658.21 is: 229,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,794.21 : 415,095.99 = 166,658.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,794.21/415,095.99 = 166,658.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,794.21x = 415,095.99 × 166,658.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,794.21x = 69,179,154,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,179,154,671.58/300,794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,988.32

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