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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,969.76, 416,723.40 and 166,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,969.76, 416,723.40 and 166,009.37 is: 229,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,969.76 : 416,723.40 = 166,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,969.76/416,723.40 = 166,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,969.76x = 416,723.40 × 166,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,969.76x = 69,179,987,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,179,987,014.64/301,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,095.75

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