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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,800.82, 415,105.14 and 166,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,800.82, 415,105.14 and 166,664.82 is: 229,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,800.82 : 415,105.14 = 166,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,800.82/415,105.14 = 166,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,800.82x = 415,105.14 × 166,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,800.82x = 69,183,423,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183,423,439.17/300,800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,997.46

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