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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,506.53, 416,079.84 and 165,549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,506.53, 416,079.84 and 165,549.28 is: 228,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,506.53 : 416,079.84 = 165,549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,506.53/416,079.84 = 165,549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,506.53x = 416,079.84 × 165,549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,506.53x = 68,881,717,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,881,717,934.52/301,506.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,458.46

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