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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,844.76, 416,545.50 and 165,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,844.76, 416,545.50 and 165,887.43 is: 228,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,844.76 : 416,545.50 = 165,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,844.76/416,545.50 = 165,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,844.76x = 416,545.50 × 165,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,844.76x = 69,099,662,473.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099,662,473.07/301,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,924.51

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