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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,503.52, 416,073.02 and 165,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,503.52, 416,073.02 and 165,539.90 is: 228,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,503.52 : 416,073.02 = 165,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,503.52/416,073.02 = 165,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,503.52x = 416,073.02 × 165,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,503.52x = 68,876,686,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,876,686,123.50/301,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,444.05

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