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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,014.81, 416,771.63 and 166,048.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,014.81, 416,771.63 and 166,048.62 is: 229,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,014.81 : 416,771.63 = 166,048.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,014.81/416,771.63 = 166,048.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,014.81x = 416,771.63 × 166,048.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,014.81x = 69,204,351,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,204,351,102.55/302,014.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,142.24

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