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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,659.91, 452,680.62 and 168,627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,659.91, 452,680.62 and 168,627.55 is: 253,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,659.91 : 452,680.62 = 168,627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,659.91/452,680.62 = 168,627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,659.91x = 452,680.62 × 168,627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,659.91x = 76,334,423,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,334,423,883.08/301,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,047.96

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