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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,649.62, 416,279.90 and 165,686.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,649.62, 416,279.90 and 165,686.75 is: 228,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,649.62 : 416,279.90 = 165,686.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,649.62/416,279.90 = 165,686.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,649.62x = 416,279.90 × 165,686.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,649.62x = 68,972,063,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,972,063,721.33/301,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,649.60

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