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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,982.92, 415,361.12 and 165,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,982.92, 415,361.12 and 165,029.28 is: 227,742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,982.92 : 415,361.12 = 165,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,982.92/415,361.12 = 165,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,982.92x = 415,361.12 × 165,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,982.92x = 68,546,746,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546,746,573.59/300,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,742.98

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