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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,017.92, 453,376.84 and 162,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,017.92, 453,376.84 and 162,049.92 is: 243,262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,017.92 : 453,376.84 = 162,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,017.92/453,376.84 = 162,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,017.92x = 453,376.84 × 162,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,017.92x = 73,469,680,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,469,680,651.85/302,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,262.65

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