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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,870.48, 415,204.52 and 164,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,870.48, 415,204.52 and 164,901.50 is: 227,565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,870.48 : 415,204.52 = 164,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,870.48/415,204.52 = 164,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,870.48x = 415,204.52 × 164,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,870.48x = 68,467,848,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,467,848,154.78/300,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,565.86

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