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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,325.70, 415,828.16 and 165,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,325.70, 415,828.16 and 165,361.86 is: 228,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,325.70 : 415,828.16 = 165,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,325.70/415,828.16 = 165,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,325.70x = 415,828.16 × 165,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,325.70x = 68,762,117,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,762,117,977.98/301,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,198.65

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