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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,301.61, 415,795.08 and 165,337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,301.61, 415,795.08 and 165,337.83 is: 228,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,301.61 : 415,795.08 = 165,337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,301.61/415,795.08 = 165,337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,301.61x = 415,795.08 × 165,337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,301.61x = 68,746,656,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,746,656,251.88/301,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,165.58

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