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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,095.28, 451,642.43 and 166,152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,095.28, 451,642.43 and 166,152.82 is: 249,228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,095.28 : 451,642.43 = 166,152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,095.28/451,642.43 = 166,152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,095.28x = 451,642.43 × 166,152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,095.28x = 75,041,663,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,041,663,509.26/301,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,228.96

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