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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,221.77, 417,057.68 and 164,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,221.77, 417,057.68 and 164,396.12 is: 226,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,221.77 : 417,057.68 = 164,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,221.77/417,057.68 = 164,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,221.77x = 417,057.68 × 164,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,221.77x = 68,562,664,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,562,664,408.20/302,221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,862.10

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