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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,944.62, 416,688.75 and 165,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,944.62, 416,688.75 and 165,984.29 is: 229,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,944.62 : 416,688.75 = 165,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,944.62/416,688.75 = 165,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,944.62x = 416,688.75 × 165,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,944.62x = 69,163,788,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,163,788,142.75/301,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,061.17

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