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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,379.82, 415,904.67 and 165,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,379.82, 415,904.67 and 165,414.66 is: 228,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,379.82 : 415,904.67 = 165,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,379.82/415,904.67 = 165,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,379.82x = 415,904.67 × 165,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,379.82x = 68,796,729,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,796,729,580.46/301,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,272.52

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