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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,972.22, 416,729.63 and 166,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,972.22, 416,729.63 and 166,009.60 is: 229,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,972.22 : 416,729.63 = 166,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,972.22/416,729.63 = 166,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,972.22x = 416,729.63 × 166,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,972.22x = 69,181,119,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181,119,186.58/301,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,097.63

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