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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,205.70, 451,808.55 and 165,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,205.70, 451,808.55 and 165,903.30 is: 248,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,205.70 : 451,808.55 = 165,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,205.70/451,808.55 = 165,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,205.70x = 451,808.55 × 165,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,205.70x = 74,956,529,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,956,529,413.22/301,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,854.95

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