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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,855.08, 416,532.96 and 165,887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,855.08, 416,532.96 and 165,887.46 is: 228,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,855.08 : 416,532.96 = 165,887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,855.08/416,532.96 = 165,887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,855.08x = 416,532.96 × 165,887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,855.08x = 69,097,594,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,097,594,740.68/301,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,909.83

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