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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,662.96, 416,283.48 and 167,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,662.96, 416,283.48 and 167,535.60 is: 231,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,662.96 : 416,283.48 = 167,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,662.96/416,283.48 = 167,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,662.96x = 416,283.48 × 167,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,662.96x = 69,742,302,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,742,302,591.89/301,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,192.79

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