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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,801.82, 415,106.52 and 166,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,801.82, 415,106.52 and 166,665.82 is: 229,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,801.82 : 415,106.52 = 166,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,801.82/415,106.52 = 166,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,801.82x = 415,106.52 × 166,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,801.82x = 69,184,068,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,184,068,543.15/300,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,998.84

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