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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,499.52, 416,067.50 and 165,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,499.52, 416,067.50 and 165,535.90 is: 228,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,499.52 : 416,067.50 = 165,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,499.52/416,067.50 = 165,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,499.52x = 416,067.50 × 165,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,499.52x = 68,874,108,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,874,108,073.25/301,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,438.53

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